polymaths

noun

plural of polymath
as in geniuses
formal someone who knows a lot about many different things She is rightly regarded as something of a polymath in her extensive knowledge of all the earth sciences.

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Recent Examples of polymaths Leonardo was one of history’s greatest polymaths, filling notebooks with designs across a range of disciplines, including flying machines that wouldn't be realized for centuries. — ABC News, 9 June 2026 Private Money, Public Breakthroughs To call Saad Bhamla and his seven co-recipients polymaths is more than flattery. — John Drake, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for polymaths
  1. geniuses
  2. virtuosos
  3. wizards
  4. thinkers
  5. intellects
  6. intellectuals
  7. sages
Noun
  • The evening will feature three in-depth panels bringing together the creative geniuses behind some of the most buzzworthy shows of the season.
    — William Earl, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Many mathematical geniuses have been as celebrated for their eccentricity as for their work.
    — Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of geniuses
Noun
  • What happens when one of the biggest crossover hits of the 21st century gets handed to a couple of banjo virtuosos?
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Great virtuosi such as violinist Isaac Stern, pianist Van Cliburn, soprano Leontyne Price and hosts of other incredible artists, both American and from abroad, blessed our concert halls with their dazzling artistry.
    — Letters to the Editor, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of virtuosos
Noun
  • This earlier Russell work did not include acid queens, pinball wizards, or teenage-wasteland messiahs.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Produced by Hollywood stunt champs 87North, the hard-hitting wizards that have been redefining fight choreography since John Wick, Violent Night 2, like its predecessor, promises heaps of gory and satisfyingly kinetic fight scenes.
    — Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of wizards
Noun
  • In lieu of meaningful financial and intellectual compensation, any thinkers of such caliber today might understandably find arts criticism unworthy of their time and/or just share it to their Letterboxd for free.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2026
  • But progressive foreign policy thinkers are often more skeptical of economic confrontation and favor closer ties with China.
    — THOMAS WRIGHT, Foreign Affairs, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of thinkers
Noun
  • Women are compelled to suppress their desires, intellects, and emotions in Gilead.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
  • While the likes of Philo and Trotter have expanded upon the idea by prioritizing people whose intellects align with their brand values, Jacquemus takes it to another level.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
Definition of intellects
Noun
  • The trend toward treating it as a celebrity hobby or a passion project is symptomatic of the current wider social phobia of experts and intellectuals.
    — Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Activists abroad have expressed concern about deportees returning to Iran, whose theocracy has been cracking down on intellectuals and where the government vociferously cracks down on any dissent.
    — Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of intellectuals
Noun
  • In the English cut, this feels like a distinction without a difference, since Rama’s training by various priests and sages has, in fact, been in anticipation of a conflict with Ravana.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The sages were teaching that life can progress from a state that is concealed to one of revelation and clarity, which, in our tradition, comes with this Day of Atonement.
    — Ben Corn, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of sages

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