as in geniuses
a very smart person
one of the finest intellects of our time
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Recent Examples of intellects
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.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intellects
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The full class spans genres and features modern geniuses who are making it in early alongside stalwarts of the industry who have scored hits over the course of decades.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
21 Jan. 2026
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Luckily, the writers [Nick Kocher and Brian McElhaney] are geniuses and so funny.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Jan. 2026
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Everything culminates in a climactic scene in the Shrieking Shack, where the truth about the two Animagi (wizards who can turn into animals) is revealed, plus Sirius Black (Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù) comes clean as a friend of Harry’s parents who can also turn into a black dog.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
13 Jan. 2026
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Who were the ad wizards who came up with that one?—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2026
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Their brains are dramatically different in size, structure, and function.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
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The skin, guts, and brains are the same but made of different things.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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Some thinkers, like the author and journalist Thomas L Friedman, propose that–in a world where the internet has made information so readily available–IQ is outweighed by curiosity when it’s combined with passion.—
Barnaby Lashbrooke,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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By cross-pollinating different groups of thinkers, Seth disturbs the pattern-completion machinery of each mind, clearing the ground for alternative insights to land.—
Rachel Barr,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Intellects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intellects. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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