nous

chiefly British

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of nous He's credited Pep Guardiola for his tactical nous in the past, but that doesn't explain away Sevilla. SI.com, 2 Oct. 2019 While John Stones is equally good in possession, the 25-year-old has not yet developed Alderweireld's defensive nous, which should come with age and experience. SI.com, 15 Aug. 2019 His defensive nous allows the creativity to flow freely from virtuoso talents such as Eden Hazard and Luka Modric. SI.com, 5 Sep. 2019 The 37-year-old has built a strong reputation for his tactical nous since retiring from playing. SI.com, 24 June 2019 The industry will have to use its considerable commercial nous to hit its growth targets if Brexit provokes a deep rupture with the EU. The Economist, 3 May 2018 Some creative nous, some flair – something to get England fans off their bloody seats for the first time in years. SI.com, 21 Mar. 2018 The nous of captain Lee Wallace, the longest serving current Rangers player at seven years, was sorely missed today. SI.com, 30 Apr. 2018 His establishment nous notwithstanding, Mr Pompeo is not playing Mr Trump so much as finding common cause with him. The Economist, 15 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nous
Noun
  • Left wing-progressives, once skeptical of the status quo, have become stolid guardians of institutions, while right-wing conservatives – once champions of prudence – are tearing down fences.
    Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Known for his humility, gentle spirit, prudence, and warmth, Pope Leo XIV's leadership offers an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to our educational mission.
    Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Noun
  • Speaking of what might be in store for the future, Ordonez does have words of wisdom for the next generation of CFOs.
    Jack McCullough, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
  • The word wisdom in China or any place that's quite old, that is completely out of style.
    Angela Andaloro, People.com, 13 May 2025
Noun
  • The story is like a gentle hug, wrapping you up in a sense of comfort and contentment.
    American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 17 May 2025
  • In a sense, however, the entire summer movie slate is now designed with teens — especially teen boys — in mind.
    Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
Noun
  • But the marathon markup had all the trappings of the previous endurance contest, featuring waves of emergency takeout, loads of caffeine and plenty of grumpy lawmakers who sought unique ways to make it through the gauntlet with their wits intact.
    Mike Lillis, The Hill, 14 May 2025
  • This special stamp serves as a lasting reminder of Barbara Bush's enduring love for family and friends, sharp wit and unwavering commitment to solve the problems of today by ensuring that every man, woman and child has the opportunity to read, write and comprehend.
    Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • Leverage sales intelligence tools like LinkedIn Sales Navigator to gather insights.
    Besnik Vrellaku, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
  • The advisor sees the president first thing in the morning for the daily intelligence briefing and leaves after the president retires for the evening, but remains on call around the clock.
    Arthur House, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2025

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“Nous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nous. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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