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the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems
she's got the gray matter to figure that equation out
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Recent Examples of gray matter
The team found that just one to two units of alcohol a day reduced overall brain volume and gray matter volumes across a number of areas, and microstructures in the white matter.
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New Atlas, 28 Feb. 2025
The device is connected to one or two leads that the surgeon carefully inserts into the brain; depending on where the seizures originate, the surgeon may place the leads on the surface of the cortex or implant them deep in the gray matter.
—Tim Denison, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Jan. 2015
After giving birth, women whose brains had recovered more of their gray matter volume reported better mental health and bonding with their babies too.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
The research specifically found a link between HDL particle size and greater gray matter volume on brain scans.
—Hannah Singleton, Health, 15 Jan. 2025
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New Atlas, 28 Feb. 2025
The device is connected to one or two leads that the surgeon carefully inserts into the brain; depending on where the seizures originate, the surgeon may place the leads on the surface of the cortex or implant them deep in the gray matter.
—Tim Denison, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Jan. 2015
After giving birth, women whose brains had recovered more of their gray matter volume reported better mental health and bonding with their babies too.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
The research specifically found a link between HDL particle size and greater gray matter volume on brain scans.
—Hannah Singleton, Health, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gray matter
Noun
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His sharp sense of storytelling and visionary approach to content has consistently set him apart as a true leader.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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That has always been part of the Trumpist package of maybe not ideas in the sense of grand philosophies but certainly cultural ideas.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Brian Walsh, senior director of intelligence; Thomas Boodry, senior director of legislative affairs; and David Feith, senior director of technology and national security were also fired amid the fallout.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Rise of Open-Source AI in Healthcare: On-Premise Solutions Are Shaping the Future Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing healthcare, transforming clinical workflows, and addressing critical challenges like workforce shortages, diagnostic accuracy, and chronic disease management.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Kilmer’s specialty was giving the audience glimpses of intellect and compassion behind his steely gaze. Cruise, on the other hand, could never have pulled off Iceman.—
John DeVore,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2025
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In terms of demeanor, Cavett and Mulaney also share a lot in common, as both are known for infusing their comedy with a certain level of intellect and intrigue.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
28 Mar. 2025
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This relationship focus is another reason why some financial institutions may not be tempted by the pools of CRE loans on the market.—
Sam Sidhu,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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There’s a reason why countless stars are spotted in matching sets.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Gray matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gray%20matter. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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