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
The program has been fully reauthorized by Congress three times since the intelligence tool was created by law in 2008.
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John Parkinson, ABC News, 9 June 2026
Christine Kahm, head of customer strategy & intelligence at Block, tells Fortune that these digital native teenagers are used to earning money in more unconventional ways.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 June 2026
The president's announcement appeared to move up the start date for Pulte, who currently leads the Federal Housing Finance Agency, and is now slated to start leading the intelligence community on June 19.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Exclusive data shown to CNBC by economic intelligence provider QuantCube Technology reveals that Iraq’s overall exports have virtually dried up since the war began, as a result of its geographical dependence on Hormuz.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 9 June 2026
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John Parkinson, ABC News, 9 June 2026
Christine Kahm, head of customer strategy & intelligence at Block, tells Fortune that these digital native teenagers are used to earning money in more unconventional ways.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 June 2026
The president's announcement appeared to move up the start date for Pulte, who currently leads the Federal Housing Finance Agency, and is now slated to start leading the intelligence community on June 19.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Exclusive data shown to CNBC by economic intelligence provider QuantCube Technology reveals that Iraq’s overall exports have virtually dried up since the war began, as a result of its geographical dependence on Hormuz.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intelligence
Noun
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Luna spends the day in the socially conscious sign of Aquarius, shifting the emotional tone toward intellect, perspective, eccentricity and detachment.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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Mesoudi, who was not involved in the new study, agrees that cultural evolution was probably a key to human success while noting that the secret sauce could instead turn out to be social cooperation, language, individual intellect, or some combination of these factors.—
Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
4 June 2026
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Your information could help uncover the next big story.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Ariana revealed this information to the rest of the Islanders during the ceremony at the fire pit.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
Noun
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There’s depth, there’s wit, there’s ease.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
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In the end, even after his shimmering wit and formidable smarts led him to a career of delightful diversions into everything from aesthetics to neurophysics to Pink Floyd, Stoppard went back to his own beginnings.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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With it, comes a public sense of ownership of its most important characters.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Lundgren shares some wise words about how being a man is more than muscles, and about getting in front of himself — which doesn't make sense at the time, but will later.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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But if you're not convinced yet, check out even more info on Trade's website or browse some of the bestselling subscription plans below to get started.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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Latest El Niño info Temperatures in the El Niño region of the North Pacific have soared to a record high for the date, according to the Climate Reanalyzer at the University of Maine’s Climate Change Institute.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Just the extent to which Friedkin and former undercover cop Randy Jurgensen, who served as an advisor, immersed themselves in the gay fetish milieu while developing the project makes for juicy insights.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2026
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The resort also encourages guests to attend educational Turtle Talks led by local conservation experts, offering insight into sea turtle behavior, nest protection efforts, and the critical role coastal communities play in preserving marine ecosystems for future generations.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Wilson was most often seen behind his fence (with his face mostly obscured), offering moral guidance and wisdom to Tim and the rest of the Taylor family.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Comer is the perfect counterpoint, a reinvention of a character who was said to be truly horrific in past versions, but here is a woman of great understanding and wisdom nursing Robin Hood back from the brink and giving him an end moment of grace.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
11 June 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 | [email protected],
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20 Jan. 2023
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“Intelligence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intelligence. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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