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as in genius
a very smart person
many of our most renowned thinkers gathered for the symposium
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as in mind
the part of a person that feels, thinks, perceives, wills, and especially reasons
loves crossword puzzles, bridge, and other pastimes that makes her use the old thinker
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Recent Examples of thinker
Shares of Nebius Group surged Thursday after Aschenbrenner's hedge fund, Situational Awareness, disclosed a major stake in the Dutch cloud-computing provider, giving investors a fresh glimpse into how one of the AI industry's emerging thinkers is betting on the sector's future.
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Yun Li, CNBC, 28 May 2026
Marketing thinker Jordan Buich’s experiences show why marketing should be more than simple promotion.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Sarah had another related and thought-provoking conversation with leadership thinker Abhijit Bhaduri.
—Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The neo-Brandeisian thinkers Warren recruited into the administration represented the movement’s brightest minds and most energetic administrators.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
In 2013, Scholze was 25 years old and already making waves as a deep mathematical thinker, hailed as the youngest full professor in Germany.
—Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 20 May 2026
Talent—educating, and welcoming, the world’s most cutting-edge creative thinkers.
—Eric Kutcher, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Their parents had always encouraged them to be independent thinkers and voice their opinions.
—Alice Park, Time, 12 May 2026
Yun Li, CNBC, 28 May 2026
Marketing thinker Jordan Buich’s experiences show why marketing should be more than simple promotion.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Sarah had another related and thought-provoking conversation with leadership thinker Abhijit Bhaduri.
—Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The neo-Brandeisian thinkers Warren recruited into the administration represented the movement’s brightest minds and most energetic administrators.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
In 2013, Scholze was 25 years old and already making waves as a deep mathematical thinker, hailed as the youngest full professor in Germany.
—Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 20 May 2026
Talent—educating, and welcoming, the world’s most cutting-edge creative thinkers.
—Eric Kutcher, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Their parents had always encouraged them to be independent thinkers and voice their opinions.
—Alice Park, Time, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thinker
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According to McNeill’s book, much of the genius in Musk’s companies was due to his smart employees using the five-step process, which enabled them to question everything and innovate—all without Musk.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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One reviewer even suggested using leftovers as a base for chicken casserole—genius!—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
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However, bright, clever ideas also might spring up in your mind.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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With this in mind, researchers ran some simulations to explore how all that jostling for position might have affected the moons of Jupiter and Uranus in particular — and the results suggest that these two planets' moons only survived that tumultuous time because of a giant planet that didn't.—
Kiona N. Smith,
Space.com,
29 May 2026
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No multi-screen wizard, no preference panes.—
Gabriel Alin Zainescu,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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He was aided by 911 mechanical wizard and fellow artist Greg Anagnostopoulos.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
20 May 2026
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As part of testing to catalogue the effect of the medication on their bodies, Shapiro took snapshots of their brains before and after.—
Ariana Eunjung Cha,
Washington Post,
28 May 2026
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The moment the brain detects a threat, the body triggers a physiological response, which could be freezing up, shutting down or running away.—
Sarah Dewberry,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
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In my era, parents worried about television (and rock and roll) eating our intellect.—
Ann Kirschner,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Jokic and Doncic rely more on skill, pace and intellect than overwhelming athleticism or raw physical dominance.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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The awakening of sexuality and the force of love are among the deepest energies that emerge through both psyche and body.—
JD Linville,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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As Shah tries to manage the reactions of his family and friends, the show takes him on a odyssey through both London and his own psyche.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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Saugus has won multiple playoff games in each of its first two seasons under head coach Mike Miller.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
27 May 2026
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Minter departed at the end of the season to become the Ravens’ head coach and former Chargers safeties coach Chris O’Leary returned this past winter from a one-season stint as the defensive coordinator at Western Michigan to replace Minter.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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Tulsi Gabbard, who on May 22 announced her resignation as director of national intelligence, is expected to be at the Camp David meeting.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
27 May 2026
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And in a business where net margins routinely run below 5%, that intelligence, and every extra milkshake sold, adds up fast.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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“Thinker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thinker. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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