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
Blankfein isn’t the only business leader who believes that working hard is more powerful than natural intellect or pricey diplomas.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Women are compelled to suppress their desires, intellects, and emotions in Gilead.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
Of late some have given evidence of originality; not absolute originality, but such genuine outcoming of the American intellect as can be safely called national.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Though an unabashedly liberal Democrat, Hart commanded respect from lawmakers of both parties for his intellect, decency and grit.
—John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Women are compelled to suppress their desires, intellects, and emotions in Gilead.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
Of late some have given evidence of originality; not absolute originality, but such genuine outcoming of the American intellect as can be safely called national.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Though an unabashedly liberal Democrat, Hart commanded respect from lawmakers of both parties for his intellect, decency and grit.
—John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intellect
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This has been, in no small part, because Russia’s writers have often played an antagonistic role in the efforts of Russia’s rulers to shape a particular image of the country, including Alexander Pushkin and Leo Tolstoy—arguably Russia’s two most iconic literary geniuses.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Jeffries was hailed as a messaging genius, and his status as a rising star was cemented.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Miguel Díaz Canel’s comments come a day after Axios reported, citing US intelligence, that Havana had acquired hundreds of drones and discussed plans to use them against Washington’s military assets in the region.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
19 May 2026
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Company leadership and investors emphasize that operating physical retail without real-time intelligence in 2026 is equivalent to leaving billions of dollars on the table.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
19 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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The heart, with its every beat, pumps out a mourning substance that floods the brain.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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The mole’s brain is organized, quite literally, around its nose.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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For this reason, the tent was constructed in such a way that the crowd could see and hear the girls, but the girls could not see the crowd, a one-way mirror.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Food and drink The food and beverages are reason alone to come here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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There's a lot of talk about the Cubans and exiles and civil society outside of Cuba, but Luis Manuel is basically reminding everybody that there is this civil society inside of Cuba, that there are intellectuals and thinkers and artists and writers who are really trying to get change done in Cuba.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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But of course, the sober thinkers and the shock troops feed off each other.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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“Intellect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intellect. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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