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
Trump supporters point to Trump’s unpredictability as a strength regarding Putin, a former Russian intelligence officer and master manipulator, although questions have been raised about his mental health post-pandemic.
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Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2025
But when those governments then shot down such planes based solely on the intelligence, the Clinton administration halted the assistance.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
Kyiv’s leadership also claimed this week that intelligence suggests Russia is preparing to mount new offensives , rather than preparing for a ceasefire or peace.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2025
This is why, last week, a group of more than 550 former Israeli generals and intelligence chiefs wrote an open letter to U.S. President Donald Trump, asking him to force their government to end the war.
—Marc Champion, Twin Cities, 14 Aug. 2025
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Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2025
But when those governments then shot down such planes based solely on the intelligence, the Clinton administration halted the assistance.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
Kyiv’s leadership also claimed this week that intelligence suggests Russia is preparing to mount new offensives , rather than preparing for a ceasefire or peace.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2025
This is why, last week, a group of more than 550 former Israeli generals and intelligence chiefs wrote an open letter to U.S. President Donald Trump, asking him to force their government to end the war.
—Marc Champion, Twin Cities, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intelligence
Noun
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What solidified Wash’s theme was actually a leitmotif for moments of discovery and Wash’s incredible intellect.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
25 July 2025
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Douglass unleashed his vast intellect, his powerful imagery and an accurate rendering of the Holy Scriptures.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 July 2025
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This article was updated with additional information.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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The information provided here is not investment, tax or financial advice.—
Shaun Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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With a five-octave vocal range, preternatural charm and a razor-sharp wit, Buckley’s extraordinary live performances at downtown clubs became the stuff of legend.—
Tony Gervino,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Aug. 2025
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Davies’s adeptness at verbal wit and aching melancholy are on grand display throughout The House of Mirth, one of his greatest films.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
5 Aug. 2025
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In the most generous sense, that is what Palantir’s data analytics tools do: Allow users — mostly military and government agencies, but also private-sector companies — to better visualize large datasets.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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In that sense, the suit is different from other lawsuits that have argued that AI training alone constitutes infringement.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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Under Subbaraman, the focus is less on storage and search and more on execution and insight.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The former criminology student declined to provide insight into his motive.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Throw the container in your household trash. Scratch out your personal info on the empty medicine bottle or box, then toss it.—
Evan Moore
August 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Aug. 2025
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These services continuously scan data broker sites and request removals on your behalf, helping to keep your contact info, location history, and interests out of the hands of advertisers and potentially scammers.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Piccini's team tackled this by staging hands-on workshops, pairing veteran agronomists with robotics engineers to co-develop protocols that honored both viticultural wisdom and technological best practices.—
Jill Barth,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Flett told me about a graduate student from China who informed him that Confucianism requires perfection on as many as five different points: benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and trustworthiness.—
Leslie Jamison,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 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 19 Aug. 2025.
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