1
as in genius
a very smart person
one of the finest intellects of our time
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as in intelligence
the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems
a child of great intellect as well as artistic talent
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Recent Examples of intellect
The shows demonstrate the breadth of Merritt’s curiosity, intellect, and playful sensibility, touching on everything from the struggle against nature to an arguably unhealthy obsession with the post-hardcore/emo band My Chemical Romance.
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Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 21 Jan. 2025
The vintage cheapness is itself another joke, indicating the target demographic and Old Glory’s disregard for its intellect.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
At work and in our communities, we are often surrounded by individuals with extraordinary strength, intellect, and capability.
—Alan Fleischmann, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
Yet his low station was no match for his intellect and ambition.
—Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 15 Jan. 2025
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Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 21 Jan. 2025
The vintage cheapness is itself another joke, indicating the target demographic and Old Glory’s disregard for its intellect.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
At work and in our communities, we are often surrounded by individuals with extraordinary strength, intellect, and capability.
—Alan Fleischmann, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
Yet his low station was no match for his intellect and ambition.
—Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 15 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for intellect
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intellect
Noun
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And the latest star to pull off the look is none other than actress, icon, and comedic genius Keke Palmer.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
7 Feb. 2025
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The 22-year-old’s passes for the second and third goals will live long in the memory — two deliveries of genius.—
Pol Ballús,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
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John Sawers, a former head of the British intelligence service, said there were risks to undertaking such an operation.—
Yan Zhuang,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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In fact, gas prices have increased 60% in the African nation over the last six months as Dangote’s refinery has ramped up production, according to market intelligence firm Trading Economics.—
John Hyatt,
Forbes,
17 Feb. 2025
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The greedy wizard had an idea to build beautiful hotels and homes.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2025
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Looking quite a bit like a wizard casting a curse, Chappell Roan accepted her first ever Grammy by criticizing the music industry.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
3 Feb. 2025
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Donald Trump certainly was elected to the presidency based on a commitment to reduce the size of the federal government and all the reasons listed above mean that relatively generous buyouts make better sense for an administration pursuing that aim than firing folks.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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How can home health employees restore a sense of well-being for their clients in an environment where every familiar touchpoint is gone?—
Josh Klein,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2025
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Our brain goes on an incredible biological journey when Cupid's arrow strikes.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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But the way in which the fungus affects the arachnid’s brain is still a mystery, and a multitude of questions remain about the fungus’ evolutionary pathway and ecological impacts.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2025
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There are two main reasons, says Amy Watts, director of vision rehabilitation at Massachusetts Eye and Ear hospital.—
Jamie Ducharme,
TIME,
7 Feb. 2025
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Others include milk, egg, wheat, fish, shellfish, sesame, peanuts and soy. Millions of people in the United States have food allergies or food sensitivities, and undeclared allergens are the most common reason for food recalls, according to the FDA.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Intellect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intellect. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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