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
Katie Von Till and Erin Fritch who led with strength, wisdom, intellect and patience.
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2025
Along with interactivity, embodied experiences become multi-sensory that bypass the intellect and speak to the heart, connecting facts to emotions and emotions to lasting action.
—Victoria Bousis, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2025
Season 2 has robbed Ellie of her agency, her rage, her competency, her intellect.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
President Joe Biden is a man of intellect, dignity, compassion, great accomplishment and faith.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 18 May 2025
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2025
Along with interactivity, embodied experiences become multi-sensory that bypass the intellect and speak to the heart, connecting facts to emotions and emotions to lasting action.
—Victoria Bousis, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2025
Season 2 has robbed Ellie of her agency, her rage, her competency, her intellect.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
President Joe Biden is a man of intellect, dignity, compassion, great accomplishment and faith.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intellect
Noun
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This genius utensil is heat-resistant and sharp enough to cut through even the thickest layers of dough and cheese.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2025
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This is this trilogy of games by this genius of a director, Fumito Ueda.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
25 May 2025
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Chinese companies are mandated by law to assist China's intelligence agencies when needed.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
5 June 2025
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Unethical competitive intelligence is, unfortunately, usually par for the course in the software industry.—
Chris Mele,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Its decision to open a theme park in Abu Dhabi was the driving force behind the rapprochement and the wizards who helped that happen work for Miral, the leading leisure operator in the Middle East.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Sandra Oh and more, the new Smurfs will follow the residents of Smurf Village banding together to rescue Papa Smurf after he is captured by an evil wizard.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
16 May 2025
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Amazon | Steam | Official Website At this point, Elden Ring is well-known for its epic sense of scale, offering players dozens of hours of meticulous exploration, gradual character progression, and unforgiving enemy encounters that require deliberate care and strategy.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2025
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The Personal Brand Is the Leadership Brand Demis Hassabis — cofounder and CEO of Google DeepMind — isn’t a personal brand in the conventional sense.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Use almond flour instead of white flour Prioritize proteins like chicken, eggs, fish, beef, pork, and seafood A Quick Review Carbs play an important role in a balanced diet by providing energy to the body and brain.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
2 June 2025
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One of his followers, Susan Atkins, died of brain cancer in prison in 2009.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
2 June 2025
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Early reactions to the live-action remake note the film's inclusion of iconic original moments as a key reason for its success.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth repeatedly point to Trump's election as a reason for the recruiting rebound.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 May 2025
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“Intellect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intellect. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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