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 Department of Homeland Security, irrespective of any ICE operations, is always involved in major events, from Super Bowls to air shows to Mardi Gras and major marathons, providing intelligence and terrorist threat assessments.
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Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
The classic test of computer intelligence—proposed by British computer pioneer Alan Turing in 1950—looks a lot like a dating chat.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 22 Oct. 2025
Sam Altman, Karpathy’s fellow OpenAI co-founder and current CEO, predicts artificial intelligence will surpass the intelligence of any human in any specialty by 2030.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
The Live Tier includes real-time intelligence and technology to address piracy immediately, via relationships with law enforcement entities.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
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Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
The classic test of computer intelligence—proposed by British computer pioneer Alan Turing in 1950—looks a lot like a dating chat.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 22 Oct. 2025
Sam Altman, Karpathy’s fellow OpenAI co-founder and current CEO, predicts artificial intelligence will surpass the intelligence of any human in any specialty by 2030.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
The Live Tier includes real-time intelligence and technology to address piracy immediately, via relationships with law enforcement entities.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intelligence
Noun
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The Minnesota academic later insulted Kirk's intellect.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Known for his wit, intellect, and love of both golf and the game that shaped his life, Domres stayed connected to former teammates and the sport well into his later years.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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For me, it’s been really essential to read a lot of great information, and to come at the world filled with knowledge and all these ideas of, in my view, much smarter and braver people than myself.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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This article was originally published in 2022 and most recently updated on October 22, 2025 with current information.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 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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Though Cory lets the info slip to Celine as a bargaining chip, another informant spills the beans.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
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First, always confirm the hotel’s pet policy directly, as third-party booking sites may have outdated info.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 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 29 Oct. 2025.
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