intuition

Definition of intuitionnext
as in instinct
an innate sense of what is true or what will happen Although the child looked fine, the parents' intuition told them something was wrong.

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Recent Examples of intuition Her recommendation is to trust your intuition and follow the feng shui expert, book, or tip that resonates with you, with mindful intention. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026 Ask for more info if needed; use intuition if something feels off. Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2026 The opposition between needy Luna and independent Uranus empowers your intuition. Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026 During those early years, Brown co-wrote the band’s first two albums—1994’s Motorcade of Generosity and 1996’s Fashion Nugget—and played guitar and organ with a sharp, jagged approach steeped in blues-rock intuition and country swagger. Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for intuition
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instinct
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  • Buss trusted his instincts and went for it, the enlistment of Riley fashioning a culture that remained strong until the death of Buss in 2013.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Listen to what your impulses and instincts tell you.
    Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026

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“Intuition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intuition. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.

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