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 Foreign Policy named him to its inaugural list of the world’s 100 most important global thinkers. — Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026 The schools offer a broad liberal arts education, in recognition that senior leadership must be critical thinkers who can understand different points of view. — Annie Ma, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 When asked who might be the greatest thinker in America, the boy immediately suggests Professor Jacob Barnhardt (Sam Jaffe), an Albert Einstein analogue who's wooed by Klaatu's solutions to a particularly tricksy math equation. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026 But more recently, many EA thinkers have focused their concerns on the possibility of existential risks from advanced AI and other potential societal-scale disasters such as nuclear war, climate change and pandemics. — Katie McQue, NPR, 26 Sep. 2026 Kaczynski was reportedly chosen in part for his score on a questionnaire measuring alienation, not because anyone had identified him as a budding radical thinker. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2026 One of these thinkers was Bartolomeo Balbi, who translated Bushido and other Japanese books. — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 22 Sep. 2026 From the great artists and thinkers who shaped civilization to the artisans and industrial districts that continue to define excellence today, Italy has consistently transformed creativity and expertise into enduring value. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026 Another language closely associated with Christianity was Coptic, which is not Semitic but a descendant of ancient Egyptian; many early Christian thinkers wrote in both Coptic and Greek. — Scott Spires, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for thinker

Noun

The Interrogator centers on former MI6 agent Conrad Henry and his team of outsider geniuses, who are brought in to solve cases after conventional policing and security hasn’t worked.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
From Big Talk Studios, the International Emmy Award-winning detective drama, starring David Mitchell and Anna Maxwell Martin, follows a genius puzzle setter navigating life as a police consultant.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of genius

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But this is an album that’s apparently about the artist’s double life, and the questions that are bound to be at the forefront of any curious listener’s mind go unaddressed.

— Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2026
Eco effort Because Kanai is a protected area, eco efforts are top of mind.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of mind

Noun

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
The team was blessed in absentia by Pope Leo XIV and routinely wanded by the wizard.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of wizard

Noun

For much of her career, Hadjikhani has studied what happens in the brain when someone is afraid.

— Ayesha Rascoe, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026
Bo Boulenger, president and CEO of Baptist Health, said Griffin’s generosity will help accelerate research, educate future neuroscience leaders and expand access to specialized brain and spine care.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of brain

Noun

Up until 1950, Señorita Rio uses her expert marksmanship, fencing skills, and keen intellect to fight Axis powers across South America.

— Gaby Iori October 7, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026
Tony has led at the highest levels of government, respected for his intellect, strategic vision and ability to bring people together around bold, forward-looking ideas.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of intellect

Noun

The 16-track set is a truly thrilling journey through the relentless ambition and restless psyche of a young Black woman who’s dedicated her life to navigating the notoriously tumultuous music industry.

— Kyle Denis, Billboard, 12 Oct. 2026
This time, the Brewers swung back and swung harder and eventually landed a stunning blow deep into the Dodgers’ psyche.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of psyche

Noun

Rooms While many Los Angeles hotels lean into palm trees and poolside glamour, Moxy heads for the desert.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
For Rebeca Aguilar, head of international distribution at Movistar Plus, co-productions offer more than financial backing.

— Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of head

Noun

Reuters reported, citing a cyber threat intelligence analyst, that Spain, Portugal, Poland, Germany, and Belgium were affected.

— Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 13 Oct. 2026
Denmark's defense intelligence service specifically warned Russia could use such tactics to split the NATO alliance.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026