KNOWINGNESS Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

knowingness

noun

Definition of knowingness

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

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— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026
Germany's domestic intelligence classifies the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt as extremist.

— Esme Nicholson, NPR, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of intelligence

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In an interview with CNBC, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang shared his insights and perspective on these two competing approaches.

— , CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
This was a valuable insight, to better allocate scarce resources in a country where the standard cost of a colonoscopy is half the average monthly income.

— Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of insight

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Despite widespread skepticism, the idea that only an AI philosopher could teach another AI proper ethics and pass on the secrets of silicon wisdom proved an irresistible draw for a large segment of the technical community.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026
Among other things, Hinduism reveres femininity through the worship of powerful goddesses, including Saraswati, the goddess of wisdom; Kali, the goddess who destroys evil and ego; and Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026

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