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 But he’s also never been daunted by her intellect or her artistry. — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 6 July 2026 Recognizing her extraordinary intellect, the Wheatley family educated her, and by age 20 her poetry had earned publication in London. — Robin Follman, Oc Register, 4 July 2026 The event, now in its 27th year and held at the Kennedy Center, toasted Maher’s intellect, his broad range of interests, interviewing finesse and loyalty to his audience among other features. — Paul Harris, Variety, 29 June 2026 But to imply that the presence of racists in works of fiction makes those works of fiction racist is to short-circuit the intellect and the imagination at one fell swoop. — Spin Team, SPIN, 22 June 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
  • The other two albums are devoted to the legendary bebop pianist, composer and improvisation genius Thelonius Monk.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The genius duo includes a lighter shade and a darker shade of the same undertone to create a seamless blend that doesn’t look heavy.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of genius
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  • But instead of making personal expertise the bottleneck through which every decision must pass, the leader creates a structure in which collective intelligence can emerge.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Ad spending on linear late-night shows is clearly continuing to fall; ad intelligence agency Guideline noted that spend went from $439M in 2018 to $221M in 2024.
    — Peter White, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of intelligence
Noun
  • Players can also customize a walking castle and investigate a mystery involving missing wizards.
    — Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • This sequel series to Wizards of Waverly Place follows Justin Russo’s family of young wizards.
    — Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 12 Aug. 2026
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  • The Voyager starts to make more sense when the bike also needs to handle groceries, school gear, or part of the morning drop-off routine.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
  • For communities facing population loss, an aging workforce, or struggling to retain young professionals and skilled workers, attracting new residents can make economic sense.
    — Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of sense
Noun
  • Olive oil is rich in healthy fats and antioxidants, which support heart, brain, and digestive health.
    — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 16 Aug. 2026
  • These meals help keep children in school, improve their ability to learn and concentrate, and support healthy brain development.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of brain
Noun
  • These groups that are coming here are coming for one reason, and that is to provoke a reaction and generate attention.
    — Heath Kalb, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The suit maintains that the commission’s denial does not identify any adverse impact to a wetland function or value, nor any feasible and prudent alternatives to address the Commission’s reasons for denial, in violation of state law, Conn.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of reason
Noun
  • It’s been my privilege to learn, from scholars and thinkers and writers far more deeply rooted than myself in the American west, about its realities and relentless contradictions.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Muslim thinkers debated how to revitalize their societies and overcome colonial domination.
    — Mimi Hanaoka, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026
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“Intellect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intellect. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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