knowingness

noun

Definition of knowingnessnext
as in intelligence
exceptional discernment and judgment especially in practical matters all the knowingness that comes from 20 years in the police department was evident in his appraisal of the situation

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Recent Examples of knowingness As with this trilogy’s previous installment, Depardon here depicts the hardships ofthe modern farmer with empathy but also a wry knowingness regarding the changing of the times. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026 At other times, the writers’ knowingness was fed by rage. — David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knowingness
  1. intelligence
  2. wit
  3. insight
  4. wisdom
Noun
  • Unlike the direct style under Glasner, Sage’s way of playing may allow for more space to make the most of Pino’s intelligence, interplay and technical and passing ability.
    — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • But, citing Iraqi intelligence estimates, Mohammed said the number of ISIS fighters in neighboring Syria has increased from around 2,000 to as many as 10,000 since the collapse of Bashar Assad's government in 2024.
    — Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of intelligence
Noun
  • Carson has brought him here to welcome a range of conversations and guests that the show’s usual host, that paragon of midwestern affability and assuring wit, couldn’t welcome himself.
    — Joshua Jelly-Schapiro, Vanity Fair, 21 July 2026
  • The family-friendly mythological comedy follows eight ordinary mortals who must use their collective wit and courage to outsmart formidable deities, ultimately earning the legendary title of the Eight Immortals.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 July 2026
Definition of wit
Noun
  • At their best, gifted at turning personal pain into meaningful art or insight.
    — Christina Pérez, Vogue, 17 July 2026
  • The reports marked the first official insight into how the wildly popular actor and arts professor died by his own hand last Friday.
    — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026
Definition of insight
Noun
  • For years, the prevailing wisdom among retail experts was that luxury shopping would steadily migrate online.
    — John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026
  • His music gives me chills, transmits cosmic waves of light, wisdom, and divine emotions.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026
Definition of wisdom

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“Knowingness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knowingness. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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