1
as in intellect
the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems
high scores on this test supposedly demonstrate great intelligence
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2
as in information
a report of recent events or facts not previously known
usually received the latest intelligence about how the war was going
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as in wit
exceptional discernment and judgment especially in practical matters
as head of the customer service department, he has handled complaints and disputes with unfailing intelligence and good humor
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Recent Examples of intelligence
Alon Chen built a $2 billion product line at Google by 28, walked away from a seven-figure equity package, and went on to found Tastewise—an AI food intelligence company now trusted by PepsiCo, Nestlé, and Mars.
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Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
There were many things Tabitha loved about Henry, one of them being the intelligence of his body, the clarity of his movements.
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
The intelligence community never backed the conclusion that Iran was planning an attack on America or Israel.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Russia, which has provided intelligence to Iran in its fight, benefits more.
—Andreas Kluth, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
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Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
There were many things Tabitha loved about Henry, one of them being the intelligence of his body, the clarity of his movements.
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
The intelligence community never backed the conclusion that Iran was planning an attack on America or Israel.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Russia, which has provided intelligence to Iran in its fight, benefits more.
—Andreas Kluth, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intelligence
Noun
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Ball will play the middle son, Cary, who inherited his mom’s razor-sharp wit and intellect.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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Regardless of their work ethic, intellect and creativity, capital has always exploited them but never been willing to partner with them.—
Jacob Walthour,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The threats vowed to release the sensitive personal information of tens of millions of students -- some as young as 5 -- if PowerSchool didn't pay nearly $3 million in cryptocurrency.—
Mike Levine,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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How many of those parents return for their children is unknown — the state does not track that information.—
Kelsy Mittauer,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Charlie's Angels centered on three private investigators who, under orders from their enigmatic but never visible boss, Charlie Townsend, solved cases together using their wits and style.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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Use your quick wit when asking questions to avoid accidentally offending anyone.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2026
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The story is something of a palimpsest, with Romvari’s own perspective intertwining with the character’s and conveying a sense of being both inside and outside the action.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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What’s left is a false sense of urgency that will lead to a budget finalized mostly in the dark, with too many decisions made by staffers and lobbyists.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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The astronauts snapped thousands of photos during their historic pass around the moon, shot video and recorded their personal observations to give researchers insights based on the color sensitivity of the human eye.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The team hopes the aircraft, beyond providing insight into wartime aviation, will impart wisdom regarding the real consequences of war during this time of global unrest.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
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Tour descriptions include a detailed itinerary, info about the local terrain, and reviews from past guests.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Bischoff didn’t have an answer, so Honk rang up LA Metro, which apparently built the staircase for Caltrans — but that answer and other info seem lost to time.—
Jim Radcliffe,
Oc Register,
10 Apr. 2026
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For now, Buchanon is just focused on learning the scheme, his teammates and trying to impart some wisdom on the Horned Frogs’ younger offensive linemen.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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As her mother, Linda Emond's Susan gets only a few moments to shine — and milks every single one for all its worth, doling out wince-worthy advice rooted in real (if outdated) wisdom, as many mothers do.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Apr. 2026
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Cignetti has tapped into a distinctly Hoosier brand of team pride, which proves that his acumen is just as strong off the football field as on it.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
28 Jan. 2026
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The guys up at Auburn rave about his intelligence, his football acumen and his work ethic.—
Creg Stephenson | cstephenson@al.com,
al,
20 Jan. 2023
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“Intelligence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intelligence. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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