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.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
At other times, the writers’ knowingness was fed by rage.
—David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
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
Noun
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The military had recourse to Claude via a drop-down menu in a workflow package, the Maven Smart System, which gathers, synthesizes, and streamlines intelligence.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
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The package includes long-range strike drones, intelligence and reconnaissance drones, logistics drones and maritime capabilities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Charlie's Angels centered on three private investigators who, under orders from their enigmatic but never visible boss, Charlie Townsend, solved cases together using their wits and style.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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Use your quick wit when asking questions to avoid accidentally offending anyone.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The astronauts snapped thousands of photos during their historic pass around the moon, shot video and recorded their personal observations to give researchers insights based on the color sensitivity of the human eye.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The team hopes the aircraft, beyond providing insight into wartime aviation, will impart wisdom regarding the real consequences of war during this time of global unrest.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Blashill wouldn’t reveal his words of wisdom, though.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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All the wisdom comes from the staff’s hive mind and veteran New Yorkers with discerning taste.—
The Editors,
Curbed,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Knowingness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knowingness. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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