THINKER Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

thinker

noun

Definition of thinker

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 This coexistence of one god and many gods may initially appear contradictory, but a clearer picture emerges by tracing the history of how Hindu texts, traditions, and thinkers—and some Western scholars—have answered this question. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026 But alongside serious thinkers such as Rankine, Ta-Nehisi Coates, and Saidiya Hartman, less rigorous writers and ideas were also elevated. — Charles Finch, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026 Every August, the city becomes a remarkable meeting place for talent from around the world, alongside audiences, producers, commissioners, artists and creative thinkers. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026 Writings on foreign policy by New Right thinkers are limited, and the camp is internally divided. — Leonard A. Schuette, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026 The business is also growing its base of millions of curious thinkers with non-language subjects; Preply now covers math, computer science, and chess. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026 Over the course of her 18 years in office, the moderate Republican senator forged a reputation as an independent thinker with firm convictions and strong bipartisan relationships. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026 Did the person who edited Albert Einstein’s April 1950 article on his general theory of relativity enjoy a philosophical chat with the revolutionary thinker? — Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2026 As Hythlodaeus remarks, the political thinkers of the time would dismiss the whole thing as nonsense. — Carline Tromp, The Dial, 18 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for thinker

Noun

Parton wrote it as a forgiving farewell to Porter Wagoner, the duet partner who had helped launch her career but also tried to restrict her when her genius took her beyond their partnership.

— Ann Powers, NPR, 26 Aug. 2026
Curry plays billionaire Roger Corwin, head of a communications satellite company that just happens to be a rival to the Angels’ client, software genius Eric Knox (Sam Rockwell, in another standout performance).

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of genius

Noun

Specs AccordionItemContainerButton Minimalist and cozy are two words that come to mind when describing the Zixuan daybed, which has a clean silhouette but doesn’t feel sterile thanks to its plump pillows.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026
Another novel where the author explores how to cultivate the mind, body, home, and social circle in order to propagate creativity, and wonders what happens when any or all elements become fallow or diseased.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of mind

Noun

Still, Lombard arrived with the reputation of a fielding wizard after his predecessor, Anthony Volpe, saw his defense drastically decline while playing through a shoulder injury last season.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026
And for all the Padres’ successes under private equity wizard Peter Seidler, his biggest bet went bust, the ‘23 Padres missing the playoffs despite his approving MLB’s third-highest payroll.

— Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of wizard

Noun

The quality of your diet is more important than fasting; eating nutrient-rich foods like fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats supports brain health.

— Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 30 Aug. 2026
In other words, Sanctuary, which made both a body and a brain, is now learning that its brain – with some hands – is a very effective industrial worker.

— John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of brain

Noun

As its sign of rulership, this Earth sign gives the messenger planet a grounding outlet for its intellect and curiosity.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
Here was a juicy alleged scandal involving two big names, a public intellectual and an actor publicly known for her intellect.

— Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of intellect

Noun

The Los Angeles Police Department released a video that shows officers at the Valley jail manhandle an uncooperative inmate who died after he was left handcuffed with a bag over his head while laying prone on the bunk in his cell.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
The Canadian singer caused a commotion with her ensemble, showing off a head-to-toe Alaïa ensemble from the upcoming Archetypes spring 2027 collection.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of head

Noun

Ravens and crows have also represented intelligence, knowledge, transformation, and even creation in cultures around the world.

— Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026
Both sides stressed that the use of intelligence and electrification technology is an important focus for working together.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026