intellect

noun

ˈin-tə-ˌlekt How to pronounce intellect (audio)
Definition of intellectnext
1
as in genius
a very smart person one of the finest intellects of our time

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2
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 Here was a juicy alleged scandal involving two big names, a public intellectual and an actor publicly known for her intellect. — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026 Our embodied experience often notices shifts before our intellect explains them. — Angela Cusack, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 According to Herrera, her fascination stemmed from Trotsky’s revolutionary stature, intellect, and commanding presence. — Literary Hub, 28 July 2026 Temilola Adeoye, a comedian, writer and content creator in New York City,attributes this behavior to shortcomings in intellect and literacy — or to a desire to have one’s intellect validated by others. — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for intellect
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intellect
  1. genius
  2. intelligence
  3. wizard
  4. sense
  5. brain
  6. reason
  7. thinker
Noun
  • But the flipside to that level of polymathic genius is a desire to apply it to everything, to mold it painstakingly in your own hyperspecific image.
    — Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • His genius was marketing the Tesla as less a car than a shiny new tech gizmo on wheels.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of genius
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  • Soundcore Earbuds Labor Day Weekend Deal The Soundcore Space A40 Earbuds build an invisible wall against the chaos with an adaptive ANC intelligence matrix that actively isolates up to 98% of ambient noise.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Germany's domestic intelligence classifies the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt as extremist.
    — Esme Nicholson, NPR, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of intelligence
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  • Newcomer Dominic McLaughlin stars as Harry Potter, the 11-year old wizard previously brought to life by Daniel Radcliffe.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Harry must find the courage to prove himself against the darkest wizard of all.
    — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
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  • Bieber and Gausman are the two names on this list that make the most sense to bring back.
    — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Karrahboooo’s flow, kind of like Veeze or Lucki, manages to feel both laid back and conversational and deeply and intricately rhythmic, an almost enchanting combination made more potent by Karrahbooo’s almost dance-leaning sense of melody.
    — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of sense
Noun
  • Casey wanted to pick the UConn coach’s brain about college coaching and college pitching talent, since a former Husky, Rollie Sheldon, had a big rookie season for the Yankees in ’61.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Ketogenic therapy works by changing the brain’s fuel source, Scher explains.
    — Kelly Rogers Victor, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of brain
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  • Ray Washburne, co-chair of the Dallas host committee, said there were strong reasons for some lawmakers and candidates to pass on attending.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Rogers did not give a specific reason for her departure from the Education Department, which was first reported by National Public Radio.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of reason
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  • Many thinkers going back two and half thousand years have argued thus.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Jewish artists and thinkers put out a statement in support of Ruffalo in face of the attacks earlier this week.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026
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“Intellect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intellect. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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