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
But before the country could commemorate him, and ahead of his funeral Wednesday, forensic teams combed a cemetery in northern Gaza, working to locate, exhume and identify his remains as part of a broad effort involving search teams, intelligence officers and forensic dentists.
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Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Elbit Systems aimed to significantly extend the flight time of its tactical UAVs while preserving quiet, low-signature performance critical for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Jan. 2026
From the universality of place cells to the self-organizing dynamics of internal brain states, these findings reveal one of neuroscience's deepest truths: intelligence does not arise from the precision of individual neurons, but from the art of connection and coordination.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
An Iraqi intelligence general told The Associated Press Jan. 21 that Iraqi authorities received an initial batch of 144 detainees, with additional transfers planned by aircraft.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Elbit Systems aimed to significantly extend the flight time of its tactical UAVs while preserving quiet, low-signature performance critical for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Jan. 2026
From the universality of place cells to the self-organizing dynamics of internal brain states, these findings reveal one of neuroscience's deepest truths: intelligence does not arise from the precision of individual neurons, but from the art of connection and coordination.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
An Iraqi intelligence general told The Associated Press Jan. 21 that Iraqi authorities received an initial batch of 144 detainees, with additional transfers planned by aircraft.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intelligence
Noun
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This immersion trained his instinct more than his intellect.—
Desjah Altvater,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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While the likes of Philo and Trotter have expanded upon the idea by prioritizing people whose intellects align with their brand values, Jacquemus takes it to another level.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Garrett remains on the run, with Melody declining to provide information on his whereabouts.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The company also said that forecasts generated by its tools could be created independently, allowing government agencies and companies to control their own information.—
Joe Wertz,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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Choose kindness over cleverness, warmth over wit, empathy over one-upmanship.—
Glenn Kurlander,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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Scared out of their wits, Islanders fled.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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For the Staals, the technology offered a clear sense of what was happening inside Ethan just early enough to help him through it.—
Mayo Clinic News Network,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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This popular usage makes abundant sense.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images Wall Street analysts guide investors with their research and useful insights, but some consistently outperform others with strong, accurate calls.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2026
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Enrolling in the early smartwatch feasibility study gave her new insight.—
Mayo Clinic News Network,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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Companies of all sorts need the same info, which has been available for such commercial equipment as HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), refrigerators, freezers, ovens, boilers, large-scale data processing equipment, windows, doors, and more.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The two richest resources for finding info about agents are Poets & Writers, a magazine and website, and the web-only database Publishers Marketplace.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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Zendaya will portray Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare, in the movie, according to Empire magazine.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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There is wisdom that comes with experience, and that applies to many aspects of life, including beauty.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
29 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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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 31 Jan. 2026.
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