1
as in genius
a very smart person
one of the finest intellects of our time
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as in intelligence
the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems
a child of great intellect as well as artistic talent
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Recent Examples of intellect
Curating is 20% research, intellect, and critique, and 80% organization, coordination, and logistics.
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Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 8 May 2026
Thomas says that your sector of communications, intellect and ideas will be activated now.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Blankfein isn’t the only business leader who believes that working hard is more powerful than natural intellect or pricey diplomas.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Women are compelled to suppress their desires, intellects, and emotions in Gilead.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
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Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 8 May 2026
Thomas says that your sector of communications, intellect and ideas will be activated now.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Blankfein isn’t the only business leader who believes that working hard is more powerful than natural intellect or pricey diplomas.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Women are compelled to suppress their desires, intellects, and emotions in Gilead.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intellect
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According to McNeill’s book, much of the genius in Musk’s companies was due to his smart employees using the five-step process, which enabled them to question everything and innovate—all without Musk.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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One reviewer even suggested using leftovers as a base for chicken casserole—genius!—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
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Tulsi Gabbard, who on May 22 announced her resignation as director of national intelligence, is expected to be at the Camp David meeting.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
27 May 2026
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And in a business where net margins routinely run below 5%, that intelligence, and every extra milkshake sold, adds up fast.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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No multi-screen wizard, no preference panes.—
Gabriel Alin Zainescu,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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He was aided by 911 mechanical wizard and fellow artist Greg Anagnostopoulos.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
20 May 2026
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Her nonchalant reaction makes sense considering the Timberwolves scored 37 runs in their last three regular season games and 32 runs in their three playoff games entering Saturday.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
24 May 2026
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And co-op teams among large schools can still form, too, in a technical sense, Manning said.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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As part of testing to catalogue the effect of the medication on their bodies, Shapiro took snapshots of their brains before and after.—
Ariana Eunjung Cha,
Washington Post,
28 May 2026
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The moment the brain detects a threat, the body triggers a physiological response, which could be freezing up, shutting down or running away.—
Sarah Dewberry,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
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There is no good reason for what just happened over the past six days.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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At this point the Red Sox are in serious danger, and the only reason the club is even within striking distance of a playoff spot is because the rest of the American League has been so poor.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
27 May 2026
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Shares of Nebius Group surged Thursday after Aschenbrenner's hedge fund, Situational Awareness, disclosed a major stake in the Dutch cloud-computing provider, giving investors a fresh glimpse into how one of the AI industry's emerging thinkers is betting on the sector's future.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
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Marketing thinker Jordan Buich’s experiences show why marketing should be more than simple promotion.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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“Intellect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intellect. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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