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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
And independent institutions like the National Academy of Sciences equivalent in Hungary, which is this 200-year-old institution, has this amazing tradition of achievement and intellect and academic contributions, becomes no longer independent.
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Milton Guevara, NPR, 25 Feb. 2025
Good American Family is about Natalia Grace, a child adopted by Kristine and Michael Barnett who already have three children of their own, one of whom has autism and a genius-level intellect.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
The main theme is not just about the religious persecution of the truth, but rather the conflict between the church and the pursuit of knowledge and humanity’s intellect.
—Rafael Motamayor, IndieWire, 15 Mar. 2025
This exclusion is often due to unfounded beliefs about capacity, intellect and merit, and the false premise that disability inclusion requires lowering standards.
—Lauren Shallish, The Conversation, 24 Feb. 2025
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Milton Guevara, NPR, 25 Feb. 2025
Good American Family is about Natalia Grace, a child adopted by Kristine and Michael Barnett who already have three children of their own, one of whom has autism and a genius-level intellect.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
The main theme is not just about the religious persecution of the truth, but rather the conflict between the church and the pursuit of knowledge and humanity’s intellect.
—Rafael Motamayor, IndieWire, 15 Mar. 2025
This exclusion is often due to unfounded beliefs about capacity, intellect and merit, and the false premise that disability inclusion requires lowering standards.
—Lauren Shallish, The Conversation, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intellect
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There are so many shows and movies that have loaded casts, are written and directed by geniuses, marketed by billion-dollar companies and something doesn’t work and people don’t watch.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2025
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Give people multiple ways to experience your genius.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
8 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
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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
Noun
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Can your brain be trained to become a chart-predicting wizard?—
Dividend Channel,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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See It, Feel It, Buy It Six years after The Who released Tommy, the British rockers followed it with a 1975 film starring Roger Daltrey as the titular pinball wizard.—
Joe Lynch,
Billboard,
26 Mar. 2025
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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
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The woman has no brain activity and is intubated at the hospital.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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California doctors discovered a brain tumor under Delacruz's frontal lobe in 2010.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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The pad thai, a classic for a reason, was super spot on and comforting, served in a giant portion — enough for lunch the next day, too.—
Meira Gebel,
Axios,
8 Apr. 2025
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The military has a nonpartisan tradition for a reason.—
Risa Brooks,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Intellect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intellect. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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