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 Even Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, and the other great thinkers of antiquity and the Middle Ages never developed anything resembling our modern understanding of intellectual property. — Coke Morgan Stewart, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2026 Librarian Regina Andrews, known for her salons, exudes the dignified air of a beloved host, vividly describing the communal groundswell every young thinker and creative then could sense happening. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 The great religious thinkers of Antiquity—from Gautama to Pythagoras to Jesus—taught that property should be renounced or held in common. — Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026 He is survived by his loving family and a legacy that will continue to challenge and inspire future generations of thinkers. — Sergio R. Bustos, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026 Most notably, some leading Chinese thinkers believe robotics could be the key to unlocking artificial general intelligence—systems capable of performing as well as or better than humans across most tasks. — Scott Singer, Foreign Affairs, 12 Oct. 2026 Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe originally wrote the work with Hodges back in 2012-13, just prior to the theatrical release of The Imitation Game, in which the great thinker was played by Benedict Cumberbatch. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2026 While many would perceive the current push to militarize space as a concern primarily for modern military thinkers, there is a far deeper — and at times, a surprising — history of warfare technologies developed for use in outer space. — Micah Hanks, Space.com, 9 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for thinker

Noun

There’s also a genius Ritz-Venture & SeaVenture program offering a range of kayak excursions and jungle treks to secret beaches.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
Christie’s insights from her rich life experiences are subtly but expertly woven into her novels and have helped cement the author as a genius beyond her time.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of genius

Noun

Standing in the cereal aisle with a cart full of hungry kids on your mind, that price gap between the name-brand box and the one right next to it hits different these days.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2026
The high cost of healthcare is hitting Minnesotans hard, and the issue is top of mind for many voters just eight days before the midterm elections.

— Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of mind

Noun

HBO‘s Harry Potter series has cast the roles of the titular wizard’s parents, James and Lily Potter, with Jasper Talbot and Hannah Chinn, respectively.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2026
Later, wearing new wigs, the pair decide to journey to LagOz to visit the elusive wizard who can make anything appear.

— Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of wizard

Noun

The American Stroke Association says following the six letters in the acronym BE FAST — can help save stroke victims and prevent permanent brain damage.

— Diane Webber, NPR, 1 Nov. 2026
Still, the very idea of such a thing freezes my brain, locking it into a mental feedback loop that’s the equivalent of running around in a tight circle flapping my arms wildly and screaming.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of brain

Noun

Reducing Gulliver’s Travels to only a topsy-turvy tale of humans both tiny and massive is to ignore the savage intellect that penned its words.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
Caught in that sensual music all neglect Monuments of unageing intellect.

— Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of intellect

Noun

The site of a fateful battle where the Anglo Texians lost to the Mexican army during the Texas Revolution, the Alamo holds a colossal place in the Texas psyche.

— Matthew Choi, Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2026
Given the president’s delicate psyche, Maher knew anything short of absolute praise would be perceived as an insult.

— Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of psyche

Noun

Pre-dinner, most passengers sip cocktails in Dolce Vita, and later, some head to Panorama Lounge for after-dinner liqueurs and live music.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
The head of state arrived overnight Saturday following Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s surprise operation to remove Constitution Tribunal President Bogdan Swieczkowski and install an interim head of the court.

— Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of head

Noun

Author Yuval Noah Harari has been pointing out the difference between consciousness and intelligence.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Floris was a former top intelligence analyst in charge at the bureau's Washington Field Office, while Benavides was the former deputy assistant director at the FBI's Counterintelligence Division.

— Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026