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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
According to the American Kennel Club, the kelpie is an extremely intelligent dog capable of untiring work.
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Joy Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Fast extrusion, quiet operation, impressive cooling capabilities, and intelligent calibration cement its excellence.
—PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI) have long been cornerstones of innovation at EA — powering everything from intelligent gameplay and real-time animation to physics simulation, pathfinding solutions, and more efficient development pipelines.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
On this date, Mel manages to say that Cindy is intelligent and sophisticated — two specific adjectives!
—Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2025
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Joy Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Fast extrusion, quiet operation, impressive cooling capabilities, and intelligent calibration cement its excellence.
—PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI) have long been cornerstones of innovation at EA — powering everything from intelligent gameplay and real-time animation to physics simulation, pathfinding solutions, and more efficient development pipelines.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
On this date, Mel manages to say that Cindy is intelligent and sophisticated — two specific adjectives!
—Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intelligent
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Marisol Quilt Crafted from 100% cotton, Pottery Barn’s Marisol Quilt is a smart and stylish bedding option for the fall.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Oct. 2025
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Bagsmart Tech Organizer Nothing feels messier than cords tangled at the bottom of your bag mid-travel day, which is why this smart tech organizer never leaves my suitcase.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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Eggers' stunning visuals and meticulous pace draw viewers into their increasingly desperate mania, gradually wedging open the door between rational interpretation and supernatural inescapability.—
Dennis Perkins,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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The results showed that the chimps’ decisions aligned with rational patterns of belief revision.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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Branding Some people like clothing with prominent branding, and others prefer their garments to be a bit more discreet.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Oct. 2025
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In winter 2025, shoes typically associated with our beloved grannies—think square-toe silhouettes, short block heels, and discreet buckles—have resurfaced as an elegant footwear alternative.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
25 Oct. 2025
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Fox’s costume is certainly clever — and on brand for Halloween — if not exactly tasteful.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Oct. 2025
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The decor is relatively spare, allowing the natural materials to shine and emphasizing clever design tricks like the dining-table bench built into the back of the kitchen island.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
31 Oct. 2025
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To be sure, Wall Street overall is bullish on stocks, with many of the big firms ditching their cautious tones and urging investors not to bet against the market.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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Today, she is classified as having No Evidence of Disease (NED), meaning all detectable signs and symptoms of cancer are gone, a hopeful yet cautious place.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Need a hearty soup that's quick, tasty, and healthy this season?—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
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This can be a quick way to improve your fiber intake without planning every meal.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
29 Oct. 2025
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The full selection, including Bib Gourmand restaurants (an honor that highlights restaurants offering high-quality food at reasonable prices), recognizes 228 restaurants spanning 44 cuisine types, shining a national and international spotlight on the varied cuisines and talented chefs of the South.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Penguins have a pretty reasonable amount of depth on the blue line, especially on the right side, which would make that move easier to absorb.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Every gardener knows that judicious pruning will revive and energize a plant, which can otherwise end up strangled by its own congested foliage.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Oct. 2025
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His recommendation directly contradicts the current medical consensus that judicious Tylenol use in pregnancy remains safe.—
Edith Bracho-Sanchez,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Intelligent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intelligent. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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