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
Iran is quickly running out of oil storage, according to a new report from Kpler, an intelligence platform.
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Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026
Chinese and Russian intelligence are believed to have a foothold on the island.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Our defense, intelligence, and security ties are hardwired together through relationships measured not in years, but in decades.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 28 Apr. 2026
Training a goldendoodle is generally straightforward because of their intelligence and eagerness to please, though experts recommend specific approaches to get the best results.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
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Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026
Chinese and Russian intelligence are believed to have a foothold on the island.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Our defense, intelligence, and security ties are hardwired together through relationships measured not in years, but in decades.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 28 Apr. 2026
Training a goldendoodle is generally straightforward because of their intelligence and eagerness to please, though experts recommend specific approaches to get the best results.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intelligence
Noun
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Though an unabashedly liberal Democrat, Hart commanded respect from lawmakers of both parties for his intellect, decency and grit.—
John T. Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Propaganda was the art that conveyed—through emotions and even spirituality, not intellect—the all-encompassing ideology that ruled one’s life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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Companies are required, under threat of criminal penalties, to bring new information to the government’s attention.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The information contained in this article reflects multiple conversations with various sources at the Spanish champions, all of whom wanted to speak anonymously to protect relationships.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Nobody talked of anything but him—his magnificent exploits and irresistible wit.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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Your laugh, your kindness, your wit, your strength, your loyalty, your passion, and your zest for life.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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That’s not to say the decisions were easy and lacked a sense of foreboding.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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February 19 – March 20 Small choices today create a sense of ease that lasts.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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What stands out, in fact, is not Himelfarb’s illumination of the mechanics of chess but his insights regarding the psychologies of people.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Scientists have successfully revived a 24,000-year-old microscopic organism from Siberian permafrost, offering new insight into how life can endure extreme conditions over vast stretches of time.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Amazon streamer’s Contenders lineup brings us that one, as well as all the info and star power making up the fifth and final season of The Boys.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2026
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The changes start up front, where, instead of a traditional instrument cluster, the dash is crowned by BMW’s Panoramic iDrive, a display that runs along the bottom of the windshield from A-pilar to A-pilar and shows all relevant vehicle info.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2026
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The difficulty is creating space for a righteous character’s wisdom without reducing them to an angelic caricature.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
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The findings challenge received wisdom about the role of soft-bodied organisms in marine ecosystems and hint at how large body size and intelligence evolved in the denizens of the ocean realm.—
Kate Wong,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 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 30 Apr. 2026.
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