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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3
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
In a detail noted as a first by many open-source intelligence analysts, satellite imagery captured massive pools of blood in the city visible from space.
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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2025
Under Project Firewall, probes could now begin from external intelligence—data discrepancies, worker tipoffs or third-party advocacy campaigns.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The study marks a major step toward more efficient, brain-like hardware that could one day support artificial general intelligence.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
An analysis from workforce intelligence firm Revelio Labs found that entry-level job postings fell roughly 35% from January 2023 to June 2025.
—Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2025
Under Project Firewall, probes could now begin from external intelligence—data discrepancies, worker tipoffs or third-party advocacy campaigns.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The study marks a major step toward more efficient, brain-like hardware that could one day support artificial general intelligence.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
An analysis from workforce intelligence firm Revelio Labs found that entry-level job postings fell roughly 35% from January 2023 to June 2025.
—Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intelligence
Noun
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Crockett and Ocasio-Cortez reacted to Trump after his comments about their intellect, with the latter clapping back on social media.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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Burton’s exploits and intellect are legendary.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Marchand posted information about the raffle on Instagram, saying the game will celebrate Selah Panacci-MacCallum's life.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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The tracker includes information such as links to the lawsuit complaint (which list all plaintiffs), when a case was filed, the case name, press releases related to the case, a summary of the case in Nessel's words and the status of each case.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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The kind of things that had always worked for Lorne — his wit, his charm — just didn’t land.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
25 Oct. 2025
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His wit, taste, and irreverent sense of elegance defined the brand and inspired everyone who worked with him.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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This, plus the ongoing calls among family members, maintains a powerful sense of human connection and love.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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The move turned out to be a blessing for Harrison, who has felt a sense of relief since leaving the dating show.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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This is the web version of CEO Daily, a newsletter of must-read global insights from CEOs and industry leaders.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Farmer’s ideas and insights have appeared in multiple venues including Harper’s Bazaar, NPR, The Washington Post, and Teen Vogue.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Continue reading … PRIVACY REVOLT – California faculty union fights back as university prepares to hand over personal info to feds.—
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FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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What’s the channel (and radio info) for Chiefs-Bills?—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Reverence for the past, and reluctance to destroy until the risks of destruction are fully known, is not timidity but wisdom, in architecture as in life.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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My daughter, in all her wisdom and childhood intuition, figured this out right away.—
Christa Carmen,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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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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But Lord knows, there’s a mountain of acumen and perspicacity or, in plain terms, good horse sense stored in those minds and souls.—
Gordon Monson,
The Salt Lake Tribune,
8 Jan. 2023
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“Intelligence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intelligence. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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