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
El-Masry, who can soon be seen starring as Prince Naseem Hamed in Giant opposite Pierce Brosnan, will play the recurring role of Saeed, an intelligence officer from the United Arab Emirates.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Instead of relying on task-specific engineering, the robot demonstrates scalable intelligence by learning new skills through data alone.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Both are very valuable, but my mind often overrides intuition or the nature of what my body knows, its somatic intelligence.
—Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 4 Sep. 2025
A little before that, McElwee inserts an extremely candid interview in which Adrian, who has just gotten out of another rehab program in Colorado, discusses his addiction problems with honesty and intelligence.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Instead of relying on task-specific engineering, the robot demonstrates scalable intelligence by learning new skills through data alone.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Both are very valuable, but my mind often overrides intuition or the nature of what my body knows, its somatic intelligence.
—Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 4 Sep. 2025
A little before that, McElwee inserts an extremely candid interview in which Adrian, who has just gotten out of another rehab program in Colorado, discusses his addiction problems with honesty and intelligence.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intelligence
Noun
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His daughter mirrored his parvenue of a wife, a woman beneath him not in station but rather in intellect, someone easily affected and prone to childlike ideas.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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This survey does not measure intellect.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Northwest Arkansas Community College continues to monitor classes for nonparticipating students, who are dropped from the enrollment count once they are identified, according to information provided by the college.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
4 Sep. 2025
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Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process.—
Abreanna Blose,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The famous wit adds a lot to a story that’s partly an earnest tango with grief, and partly an act of gossip.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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Adams’ works celebrated the color and movement through vibrant geometric styles; Shrigley brought forth wit and humor through banana motifs and Stewart leaned into a trippy take on optimism through Pop-Surrealist florals.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This has for decades been underpinned by voluntary pricing agreements — voluntary in the sense that non-voluntary terms would have been worse — between the industry and the NHS.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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There is no sense of responsibility or critical assessment of the causes of the refusal to publish in Israel while the massacre continues.—
Uriel Kon
September 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This special event will feature a discussion with contributing authors who will share insights into the book’s development and their personal journeys.—
Jake Richardson,
Mercury News,
1 Sep. 2025
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For all their quibbling over questions of reality versus falsehood, the sparring partners drive at an insight that is central to Thomson’s project in general.—
Jan Tumlir,
Artforum,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Be sure to check out our buying advice, tips, and news on media streaming devices for more info.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
3 Sep. 2025
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That display provides basic info like the time, radio, weather, and speed while managing to remain both inconspicuous and beautiful.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The difference is the wisdom to recognize that giving away public-trust land and diminishing our quality of life forsakes the permanent greater good for the temporary benefit of a few developers and residents.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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The newlyweds' parents also shared words of wisdom.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 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 9 Sep. 2025.
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