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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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
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Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
Many of those being buried were killed by Israeli airstrikes, including IRGC cyber security specialists, intelligence officers and their family members, the Iranian government said.
—CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
The climax of 2018’s Crazy Rich Asians takes place over a mah-jongg table, and there’s no missing the implications of skill, intelligence, and power dynamics at play, a meeting of minds.
—Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 10 Mar. 2026
Jobs in workforce analytics and talent intelligence barely existed a decade ago.
—Ruth Umoh, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
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Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
Many of those being buried were killed by Israeli airstrikes, including IRGC cyber security specialists, intelligence officers and their family members, the Iranian government said.
—CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
The climax of 2018’s Crazy Rich Asians takes place over a mah-jongg table, and there’s no missing the implications of skill, intelligence, and power dynamics at play, a meeting of minds.
—Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 10 Mar. 2026
Jobs in workforce analytics and talent intelligence barely existed a decade ago.
—Ruth Umoh, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intelligence
Noun
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How could all their passion and intellect be allowed to go to waste?—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Focusing on Young’s addiction feels reductive, especially when her catalog is filled with humor and intellect and skill.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
11 Mar. 2026
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Having access to up-to-the-minute information and the ability to pivot plans rapidly has become a critical asset in ensuring seamless travel experiences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Activists Salomé García, who focuses on publicizing the plight of political prisoners in Cuba, and Norges Rodríguez, director of YucaByte, which covers censorship and violations of the right to information in Cuba, also demanded that right at the press conference.—
Sarah Moreno
March 16,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Grace balances a razor sharp wit with striking sincerity and absolute cool.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
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The poor thing must’ve been scared out of its wits.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Some of the messages of support seemed motivated by a sense of friendship, or at least celebrity-class solidarity.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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For some, the fact that she was left out makes no sense.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
14 Mar. 2026
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Follow your interest, then translate insight into action by choosing a useful resource and mapping clear steps with someone who’s already traveled this path.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Gainer has argued her expertise from her outside job gives her valuable insight for her county job.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Howard County Police seeking info on gunman Further police investigation revealed that one of the victims had been involved in the robbery, but the other was not.—
Andrew Adeolu,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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In granting a temporary restraining order, the judge ordered the Kennedy Center to provide Beatty with info on the renovation project’s construction plans, budget and experts and advisers who were consulted.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Protect your peace so wisdom arrives in stillness.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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That's the wisdom of our universe.—
Kara Frame,
NPR,
12 Mar. 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 17 Mar. 2026.
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