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
Noun
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Drama of the nerds and the geniuses.—
Bethanne Patrick,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 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
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At the same time, fencing is also touting is status as an Ivy League favorite, a discipline that has historically appealed to artists and egghead-y types including engineers, architects, finance and technical wizards, as well as artists.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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Warm up those wands, wizards, because the world of Harry Potter is hoping to cast a marketing spell over the metro area this summer.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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The ancient tile game of Mahjong is making a major comeback in the United States, and for a group of local women, the surge in popularity is good news for their brains.—
Lauren Pastrana,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Some may have brains that are naturally more adept at carrying out the rewiring required for multitasking than others.—
David Cox,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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The definition of Black motherhood is an expansive one when drawn from the creative archive of Black feminist thinkers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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State officials hope the investment in youth robotics will help support the next generation of thinkers and builders in Connecticut and sustain an industry that accounts for more than a tenth of the state’s GDP.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2026
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“Intellects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intellects. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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