as in geniuses
a very smart person
one of the finest intellects of our time
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Recent Examples of intellects
Women are compelled to suppress their desires, intellects, and emotions in Gilead.
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Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
While the likes of Philo and Trotter have expanded upon the idea by prioritizing people whose intellects align with their brand values, Jacquemus takes it to another level.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
While the likes of Philo and Trotter have expanded upon the idea by prioritizing people whose intellects align with their brand values, Jacquemus takes it to another level.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intellects
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Collect all the geniuses of this planet, and that’s what Miles is in one note.—
Steve Baltin,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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Special shout-out to the writers’ room for giving us a high-tension cold open and then segueing immediately post-credits to the Titan equivalent of a family road trip where Mom and Dad are pedantic geniuses arguing over what route to take to the beach.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
22 May 2026
Noun
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This year’s color wizards turn rooms into experiences and spaces into feelings, all with a wave of their magic wands (or paintbrushes, in this case).—
Eleni N. Gage,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 May 2026
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QuickBooks Workforce offers help with setup through wizards and other guides, online support, and personalized assistance from Intuit payroll experts.—
Kathy Yakal,
PC Magazine,
6 May 2026
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The materials are found in other animals too, like honeybees, and in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients.—
Kasha Patel,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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But Stephenson is not about to fall into the trap, as McCormack warns, of having balls bigger than his brains.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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And Su is not alone in believing big thinkers will stay afloat in the AI revolution; Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has emphasized that beyond being tech savvy, professionals need to leverage human skills like judgement and creativity to win out.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Florida state senators are following Washington’s lead in backing research to solve one of the great mysteries of the universe, one that has confounded great thinkers through time.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
29 May 2026
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“Intellects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intellects. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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