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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
Original price: $649.99 The Dyson V12 Detect Slim is Dyson's lightest intelligent cordless vacuum cleaner which features a Fluffy Optic cleaner head with a precisely angled laser that illuminates invisible dust on hard floors.
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Nora Colomer
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Combined with the intelligent path planning algorithm, the mower ensures precision straight-line mowing with three customizable path options to match your mowing preferences.
—William Jones, USA Today, 9 July 2025
This demographic is intelligent, tech-savvy and often more financially empowered than younger consumers.
—Lara Devgan, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Maresca would be sensible to look at the way Brighton utilise their wingers with intelligent out-to-in runs from the touchline, exploiting spaces in behind when the likes of Joao Pedro pull opposition defensive lines out of shape.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 30 June 2025
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
Combined with the intelligent path planning algorithm, the mower ensures precision straight-line mowing with three customizable path options to match your mowing preferences.
—William Jones, USA Today, 9 July 2025
This demographic is intelligent, tech-savvy and often more financially empowered than younger consumers.
—Lara Devgan, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Maresca would be sensible to look at the way Brighton utilise their wingers with intelligent out-to-in runs from the touchline, exploiting spaces in behind when the likes of Joao Pedro pull opposition defensive lines out of shape.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intelligent
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If you’re just getting started with rebounding and want something compact and easy to use (that doesn’t cost a small fortune), here’s a smart entry point.—
Jordan Galloway,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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If your primary goal is to maximize workspace while ensuring your computer can grow with your needs, a mini-PC paired with a quality monitor is a smarter, longer-lasting solution.—
Ken Colburn,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
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Tubi and a planned Fox One are rational entries in streaming.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
28 July 2025
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His team took a rational approach to update requirements that were the same for a single-family property versus a quad plex that took up the same physical footprint but had much different needs.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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So & So’s – Romer Hotel, Hell’s Kitchen, NYC How to access: Look for the discreet blue door inside the Romer Hotel lobby.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Designed by Armani and his team of architects, the residences will draw inspiration from his personal residences and mirror his signature aesthetic of discreet elegance.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
31 July 2025
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That includes clever storage and organizers, which are currently up to 70 percent off this month.—
Rylee Johnston,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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In a clever stroke, Chauhan made the vindaloo with ground lamb, rather than the usual hunks, to nod to the more traditional chili topping.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
26 July 2025
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Be cautious using public Wi-Fi Avoid logging into accounts on public Wi-Fi or always use a VPN.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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No, things aren’t all roses, but at least some cautious optimism is in order.—
Bruce Yandle,
Boston Herald,
18 July 2025
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And getting there might require making a quick withdrawal.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
21 July 2025
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Raspberry Bites: Place a single white chocolate chip inside a raspberry for a quick, indulgent treat.—
Christina Manian,
Health,
21 July 2025
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Isolated locations could face a reasonable worst-case scenario of five to seven inches or more, according to the weather service.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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There were a few reasonable opinion drafts, a couple of speeches with a Q&A transcribed, and one very excellent and complete essay on civil rights.—
Ezra Fox
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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Consider the judicious swapping of a line from Percy Bysshe Shelley for a line from C. Louis Leipoldt.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
10 July 2025
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In a working building, often the best option is a judicious simulacrum.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
10 July 2025
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“Intelligent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intelligent. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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