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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
The Minnesota academic later insulted Kirk's intellect.
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Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Known for his wit, intellect, and love of both golf and the game that shaped his life, Domres stayed connected to former teammates and the sport well into his later years.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Curriculums teach about the laws and governmental acts in place that withheld education and advancement from the enslaved, but skip over the intellect and radical acts Black people achieved anyway.
—Taylor Cassidy, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
Know that you are loved in all ways, especially for your wit, intellect, and personality above anything else.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 14 Oct. 2025
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Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Known for his wit, intellect, and love of both golf and the game that shaped his life, Domres stayed connected to former teammates and the sport well into his later years.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Curriculums teach about the laws and governmental acts in place that withheld education and advancement from the enslaved, but skip over the intellect and radical acts Black people achieved anyway.
—Taylor Cassidy, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
Know that you are loved in all ways, especially for your wit, intellect, and personality above anything else.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intellect
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Packed practical tutorials, tool tips and ideas drawing from Hanna’s experience the paperback teaches sewers of all levels a range of genius jean repair, repurpose and restyling skills.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
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Watson’s life story also has been warped by the myth of the lone genius, or in the case of Watson and Crick, the lone geniuses.—
Kathryn Paige Harden,
The Atlantic,
10 Nov. 2025
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His intelligence and compassion helped enormously and launched our lifelong friendship.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Young stars like Nicolò Barella, Federico Chiesa, and Gianluca Scamacca bring energy and creativity to a squad that still values tactical intelligence and grit.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Filming has been ongoing for months in the UK on the Harry Potter series, which will star Dominic McLaughlin as the titular Hogwarts wizard.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Ringbrothers Kingpin was unveiled at the Specialty Equipment Market Association show (SEMA) in Las Vegas, which is a haven for aftermarket wizards, tuners, and auto tinkerers of all stripes.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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These swatches are arranged at different angles to create a sense of chaos, and the pom at the top of the bonnet is replicated as a lace attachment.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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If the coach decides to break that cycle, the Giants and their dynamic young quarterback should make all the sense in the world to him.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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For many patients, long journeys to the nearest specialist centre cost them crucial brain tissue.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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Raleigh died about 20 minutes later from blunt force trauma and brain bleed.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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Part of the reason why there are so few of these conversations about podcasting is a general lack of criticism for narrative audio.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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What's really behind the baby bust The reasons Americans choose not to have children are hotly debated in academic circles, with many attributing America’s baby bust to shifting priorities and societal norms.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Peter is a visual thinker, a photographic talker, describing his surroundings with a precise and artistic eye.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
5 Nov. 2025
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Greek Revival Greece and its ancient thinkers play a big role.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Intellect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intellect. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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