INTELLECTS Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

intellects

noun

plural of intellect

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. — 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

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Noun

Many mathematical geniuses have been as celebrated for their eccentricity as for their work.

— Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2026
With stars, form, and strategic geniuses on both sides, today's face-off is promising to be a game for the ages.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of geniuses

Noun

This earlier Russell work did not include acid queens, pinball wizards, or teenage-wasteland messiahs.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2026
Produced by Hollywood stunt champs 87North, the hard-hitting wizards that have been redefining fight choreography since John Wick, Violent Night 2, like its predecessor, promises heaps of gory and satisfyingly kinetic fight scenes.

— Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of wizards

Noun

This higher baseline expression in female brains could therefore help maintain activity across this network when other genes are disrupted.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2026
Words and birds have become a meaningful part of their experiences, so their brains are tuned to the new information.

— Woon Ju Park, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of brains

Noun

In lieu of meaningful financial and intellectual compensation, any thinkers of such caliber today might understandably find arts criticism unworthy of their time and/or just share it to their Letterboxd for free.

— David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2026
But progressive foreign policy thinkers are often more skeptical of economic confrontation and favor closer ties with China.

— THOMAS WRIGHT, Foreign Affairs, 3 Nov. 2026

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