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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
Signs that share the same element share similar worldviews and values, which focus on being social with others, being stimulated by intellect and caring about others as well.
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Athena Sobhan, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2024
Use your intellect and drive to find a path that suits you emotionally, physically and financially.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2024
At 73, Sting still cuts a perfect rock star pose while hugging his bass, his taut muscles peeking out from the sleeves of his white and gray T-shirt, his charisma and intellect forming the perfect collision.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
On October 7, 2024, Trump appeared on a right-wing radio show, again espousing his belief that genetic predisposition based on race determines a person’s capacity of intellect, tendency toward violence, and likelihood of success.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
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Athena Sobhan, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2024
Use your intellect and drive to find a path that suits you emotionally, physically and financially.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2024
At 73, Sting still cuts a perfect rock star pose while hugging his bass, his taut muscles peeking out from the sleeves of his white and gray T-shirt, his charisma and intellect forming the perfect collision.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
On October 7, 2024, Trump appeared on a right-wing radio show, again espousing his belief that genetic predisposition based on race determines a person’s capacity of intellect, tendency toward violence, and likelihood of success.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intellect
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Matty also tries to soften Sarah by setting her up with one of Jacobson-Moore’s IT geniuses, Kira (Piper Curda).Noel Murray, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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Some might call it a bastardization, others might call it genius: a perfect union of immigrant food and American ingenuity.Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2024
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Russia, in particular, has been pushing false conspiracies that election officials are coordinating fraud, intelligence officials said.Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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In the final weeks, U.S. intelligence officials have attributed to Russia multiple fake videos alleging election fraud in presidential swing states.Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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Despite this description, Law found an inner peace playing the wise, if not secretive wizard.Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2024
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Wizards Beyond Waverly Place saw the return of Selena Gomez and David Henrie as wizards over 10 years after Wizards of Waverly Place ended, but Jake T. Austin was missing so far.Jordana Comiter, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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The design will focus on early Santa Clara canning days, with Ainsley Family memorabilia to give it a sense of history.Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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With the new year right around the corner, Lopez hopes to maintain a sense of balance, but also to grow.Jackie Fields, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Read the original article. brain structure & function brain 1 free article left Want More?Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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One group hypothesizes that the sensation happens after decreasing blood pressure and muscle tissue relaxation causes your brain to misfire and briefly enter a panic mode.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
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Unfortunately, for this exact reason, the studios decided to steer clear of the second weekend of November, which means there’s nothing else to talk about.Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2024
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The reasons for the increase include lifestyle issues, particularly smoking, lack of physical activity, and alcohol abuse.Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Intellect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intellect. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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