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 48-year-old can bring intellect and fire to the bench.
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Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 11 May 2025
Her work includes the development of unique courses and the introduction of programs that engage students’ intellect and imagination.
—Jennifer Pierce, USA Today, 7 May 2025
It’s used to shame assertiveness, to downplay intellect, to rewrite history.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 8 Apr. 2025
The musician is a walking satire of downtown presumptions—and his ferocious intellect turns out to be all business, too.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 10 May 2025
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Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 11 May 2025
Her work includes the development of unique courses and the introduction of programs that engage students’ intellect and imagination.
—Jennifer Pierce, USA Today, 7 May 2025
It’s used to shame assertiveness, to downplay intellect, to rewrite history.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 8 Apr. 2025
The musician is a walking satire of downtown presumptions—and his ferocious intellect turns out to be all business, too.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intellect
Noun
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This genius utensil is heat-resistant and sharp enough to cut through even the thickest layers of dough and cheese.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2025
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This is this trilogy of games by this genius of a director, Fumito Ueda.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
25 May 2025
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According to a new assessment from no fewer than 11 countries’ intelligence agencies, the hacker group has been targeting a broad array of technology and logistics firms involved in providing aid to Ukraine.—
Andy Greenberg,
Wired News,
24 May 2025
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The group is a terrorist organization made up of operatives, spies and intelligence officials from agencies around the world who want to create a new world order.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Its decision to open a theme park in Abu Dhabi was the driving force behind the rapprochement and the wizards who helped that happen work for Miral, the leading leisure operator in the Middle East.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Sandra Oh and more, the new Smurfs will follow the residents of Smurf Village banding together to rescue Papa Smurf after he is captured by an evil wizard.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
16 May 2025
Noun
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And it was done like a theater production in the sense that every time there was a character, the role was played by an actor.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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While questions over mentality will be assessed, players’ physical levels showed a marked improvement, offering a sense of vindication for the coaching staff.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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One of his followers, Susan Atkins, died of brain cancer in prison in 2009.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
2 June 2025
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Use almond flour instead of white flour Prioritize proteins like chicken, eggs, fish, beef, pork, and seafood A Quick Review Carbs play an important role in a balanced diet by providing energy to the body and brain.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
2 June 2025
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That's not great, but Rachel Zegler is as the main reason why this musical revamp of the 1937 Disney classic works.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth repeatedly point to Trump's election as a reason for the recruiting rebound.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 May 2025
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“Intellect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intellect. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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