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as in smart
having or showing quickness of mind
proud parents typically insist that their child is intelligent way beyond his or her years his intelligent response to the emergency averted a disaster
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as in rational
having the ability to reason
there is some debate over whether dolphins are intelligent animals
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as in discreet
having or showing good judgment and restraint especially in conduct or speech
the only intelligent response to such a tasteless joke is to quickly change the subject
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Recent Examples of intelligent
Sanborn is an intelligent player who has the upside to be a long-term starter at linebacker if everything goes right in 2025.
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2025
Solutions such as intelligent building management systems (BMS), IoT-enabled energy monitoring, real-time occupancy analytics, and predictive maintenance technology reduce operational expenses, boost NOI, and increase long-term asset value.
—Ali Hoss, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Statista gathered and scrutinized data for over 8,000 companies through desk research, online application forms, and collaborations with data and market intelligent companies.
—Time Staff, TIME, 25 Mar. 2025
Now, all of that has been upended by intelligent automation.
—William Jones, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2025
Solutions such as intelligent building management systems (BMS), IoT-enabled energy monitoring, real-time occupancy analytics, and predictive maintenance technology reduce operational expenses, boost NOI, and increase long-term asset value.
—Ali Hoss, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Statista gathered and scrutinized data for over 8,000 companies through desk research, online application forms, and collaborations with data and market intelligent companies.
—Time Staff, TIME, 25 Mar. 2025
Now, all of that has been upended by intelligent automation.
—William Jones, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intelligent
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Take smart risks now to avoid catch-up costs later.—
Martin Zwilling,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Generic 20ft Prefabricated Expandable House $16,999 at Amazon With nearly 400 square feet of space, this tiny house features a smart layout that makes use of every inch.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Estate planning allows people to make rational decisions about their assets, free from the iron grip of bloodline expectations.—
Ashley Case,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Financial behaviors like spending and saving are not solely based on rational decisions.—
Brian Lasher,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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There are many discreet areas and each one has been thoughtfully decorated.—
Richard Kestenbaum,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Elevated by fluted panels and a duo of discreet storage drawers, its look is polished enough to nimbly complement non-office settings.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
18 Mar. 2025
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Later in the same game, Miami ran four verts with a clever outside receiver cross-field motion.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The digital device is exhausted, the runtime stretches a tad too long, and a club scene that begins as an admirable feat (making clever use of the Music Box Theatre) begins to drag, before giving way to a crucial turning point in the story.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Cunard's Queen Anne cruise ship advised passengers to remain cautious while the ship passed through a piracy-prone area in Southeast Asia, according to a Thursday, March 13, TikTok.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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The organization has become more cautious about backing properties that are underinsured, dilapidated, or lack sufficient reserves for maintenance.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Swedish forward was given a quick audition during the Sens’ blowout loss to the Avalanche earlier this week.—
Julian McKenzie,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Each unit is equipped with stylish sofas, a Lululemon Studio Mirror for quick workouts, beautifully tiled bathroom floors, Grown Alchemist bath products, and even a Marshall Bluetooth speaker for in-room dance parties.—
Jessica Vadillo,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Mar. 2025
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The plaintiffs’ argument broadens the scope of EPCA beyond reasonable bounds, District Judge Ronnie Abrams wrote in the court’s opinion.—
Akielly Hu,
Wired News,
29 Mar. 2025
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That would give it around 240 miles of range in the real world, which is reasonable.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The Football Observatory reports that the average transfer fee in the 2022/23 season approximated €4 million—a testament to the economic potential of judicious talent management.—
Priya Oberoi,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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As is often the case with slow-burn horror built on judicious restraint, those climactic events are arguably less effective in their relative explicitness than the preceding unease.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Intelligent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intelligent. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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