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as in smart
having or showing quickness of mind
proud parents typically insist that their child is intelligent way beyond his or her years his intelligent response to the emergency averted a disaster
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as in rational
having the ability to reason
there is some debate over whether dolphins are intelligent animals
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as in discreet
having or showing good judgment and restraint especially in conduct or speech
the only intelligent response to such a tasteless joke is to quickly change the subject
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Recent Examples of intelligent
Tarkovsky père isn’t Tarkovsky fils, and Tornado isn’t serious or intelligent enough.
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Armond White, National Review, 4 June 2025
But a growing body of research suggests the species was more intelligent than previously thought.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 June 2025
Simons’ intelligent use of his body, combined with quick, all-action running, mirrors many of the off-the-ball qualities that make Wirtz so valuable, and would make the Dutchman a natural fit in any of Europe’s elite, high-pressing sides.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 2 June 2025
By freeing physicians from the need to be behind their computers during appointments, these intelligent assistants enable a more personal and engaging interaction with patients.
—Rakhee Langer, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Armond White, National Review, 4 June 2025
But a growing body of research suggests the species was more intelligent than previously thought.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 June 2025
Simons’ intelligent use of his body, combined with quick, all-action running, mirrors many of the off-the-ball qualities that make Wirtz so valuable, and would make the Dutchman a natural fit in any of Europe’s elite, high-pressing sides.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 2 June 2025
By freeing physicians from the need to be behind their computers during appointments, these intelligent assistants enable a more personal and engaging interaction with patients.
—Rakhee Langer, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intelligent
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With the longer battery life, lighter design and smart safety features, this jetpack is definitely for anyone looking to make their underwater adventures more exciting.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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Moreover, waving the flag of a foreign country isn’t prideful, or politically smart in the least.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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This may be a financially rational move, but also a negative signal to shareholders looking for leverage.—
Alexander S. Blume,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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But the over-the-top operation in South Park generated a nationwide debate, not all of it rational, and a unified response of condemnation from San Diego Democratic leaders, including four members of the local congressional delegation.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Almost a decade later, Ionescu faced the Bay Area’s new WNBA team for the first time, and had a relatively discreet eight-point, six-assist, five-rebound night, numbers that severely underrate her impact.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
28 May 2025
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There’s a Shanghai outpost of its discreet Stefano Ricci club for its community of top-spending clients who spend around €50K-€5 million a year; another is earmarked to open soon in Beijing.—
Gemma A. Williams,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The argument that Trump has violated the 10th Amendment is a clever subversion of a line of thinking that has traditionally been backed by conservative judges, said Erwin Chemerinsky, the dean of the UC Berkeley School of Law.—
Laura J. Nelson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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That dish is clever, for sure, but it’s served in an oddly gargantuan portion, and its playful clash of textures and temperatures wears out its welcome after a bite or two.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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The Chiefs, who have a history of being cautious with their rookies during summer practices, nonetheless had Simmons participate in non-team drills during rookie minicamp last month.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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Here are some tips to choose high-quality olive oil: Be cautious with olive oils that bear significantly lower prices.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
2 June 2025
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As with uptime, Bluehost's quick and reliable customer support continues to impress us in testing.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2025
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Most of the garage lights on our list include power cords to plug them into an outlet, making installation quick and easy.—
Molly Blanco,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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LPs expect distributions within a reasonable timeframe.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Florida's attorney general can collect civil penalties of up to $50,000 per violation, reasonable attorney fees, and court costs, while minors can also pursue up to $10,000 in damages.—
Chloe Albanesius,
PC Magazine,
7 June 2025
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The eggplant is first salted then quickly dipped in flour and egg batter, rolled with a mixture of ricotta cheese, spinach, and Parmesan then baked, not deep-fried, with a judicious amount of tomato sauce.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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LLMs contain multitudes—indeed, they’ve been used, somewhat controversially, in psychology experiments to anticipate people’s behavior—and their use could be more judicious as people are empowered to recognize that.—
Jonathan L. Zittrain,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2025
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“Intelligent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intelligent. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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