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as in thought
something imagined or pictured in the mind
notebooks filled with his intellections on an amazing array of topics
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as in reasoning
the thought processes that have been established as leading to valid solutions to problems
ever since Descartes famously declared, "I think, therefore I am," people have tended to regard acts of conscious intellection as proof of their own existence
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Recent Examples of intellection
Tennant always brought his own intellection to Disco’s throbbing hedonism yet was hedonistic nonetheless, perfecting a musical idiom that his forerunner Noel Coward was too early to enjoy.
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Armond White, National Review, 10 May 2024
The school board’s legal counsel thought the book could be in conflict with a recent state intellection freedom rule, and recommended it be removed from circulation, according to a spokeswoman.
—Tcrain, al, 26 Jan. 2023
There is pleasant cohesion to his body of work, with its blend of bookish intellection and breezy verbal humor.
—The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2021
This is a big spread, in other words, an ambitious platter of intellection and emotion.
—Dwight Garner, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2016
Armond White, National Review, 10 May 2024
The school board’s legal counsel thought the book could be in conflict with a recent state intellection freedom rule, and recommended it be removed from circulation, according to a spokeswoman.
—Tcrain, al, 26 Jan. 2023
There is pleasant cohesion to his body of work, with its blend of bookish intellection and breezy verbal humor.
—The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2021
This is a big spread, in other words, an ambitious platter of intellection and emotion.
—Dwight Garner, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intellection
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Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone impacted by this tragedy during this incredibly difficult time.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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This thought experiment can't be replicated in the real world, since plastic pollution is so ubiquitous.Will Stone, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
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Whatever their personal reasoning, the recent slew of American celebs heading for foreign hills shows no signs of stopping.Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 6 Dec. 2024
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However, others who have tempered their expectations are suggesting that the new reasoning model is o1, which has not yet been fully available.John Werner, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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And despite an international competition to reimagine the rebuild of the cathedral’s famous spire, Mr. Macron ultimately opted to restore it to Viollet-le-Duc’s conception.Colette Davidson, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Dec. 2024
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His job includes overseeing the beverage program, which understandably highlights pairings to best complement Kahn’s one-of-a-kind conceptions.Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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Speaking of fake teeth, what was the logic in the Spider-Man movies of giving Norman Osborn, a.k.a.Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
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For me, the outcome of this case isn't a fun logic puzzle or casual bet to make among friends and watch from afar.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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This idea is inspired by African American leader and activist Malcolm X.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 12 Dec. 2024
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Story tips and ideas can be sent to Greg.Wehner@Fox.com and on Twitter @GregWehner.Greg Wehner, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Monaco Monaco may be known for its glamorous casino and exhilarating Grand Prix, but the world’s second-smallest country (after Vatican City) offers other reasons to visit.Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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However, after the loss to Miami, there are some reasons for optimism.Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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The concept follows the trend that recently saw Clay Holmes, a two-time All-Star closer, sign with the New York Mets for $38 million guaranteed and an opportunity to start.Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
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The visionary highlights the concept of The Third Entity™, a framework developed by CRR Global that views relationships as distinct entities with their own personalities and dynamics.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Italian has remained consistent, dismissing the notion emphatically and highlighting how Liverpool, Arsenal and even out-of-sorts Manchester City stand a better chance.Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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The notion that sports betting leads to widespread financial hardship is unsupported by evidence.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Intellection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intellection. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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