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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. 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
Noun
  • After analyzing these thoughts, create a 'mental decluttering' plan with daily practices to keep my mind clear and focused.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Here were the highs and lows of Dallas’ first 41 games, plus some thoughts as the Feb. 6 trade deadline draws closer.
    Christian Clark, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Neil Gorsuch wrote separately, with Gorsuch agreeing with the outcome of the case but splitting with the court's reasoning.
    Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Most of the disdain for the current pricing model most medical facilities and companies use doesn't just center around the cost itself, but the lack of transparency for most charges and the reasoning why mundane items are so expensive.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • According to a recent study funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, surrogate pregnancy carries a significantly larger risk of complications than pregnancies coming from natural conception or IVF.
    Lili Rutai, The Dial, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The film’s impersonality reflects its arm’s-length conception.
    Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 3 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Campaigns grounded in logic and elevated by imagination can deliver both impactful engagement and meaningful results.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
  • The problems with Trump’s proposal There are many holes in Trump’s logic, as economists and policy experts across the political spectrum have noted for years.
    David Goldman, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • As shown in the small bedroom ideas above, other great uses of vertical space include wall sconces, bunk beds, and loft areas.
    Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2025
  • The Guardian Australia reported that his role had been significantly reduced in scope following the appointment of new ABC Chair Kim Williams, who removed his radio and digital responsibilities and reportedly has different ideas about documentary output.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • What Nafisi does best, and the reason her work has endured, is precisely to refuse cartoonish portrayals and basic morality plays.
    Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2025
  • The reason: In many parts of North Carolina, there is only one poultry company that contracts with farmers.
    Ames Alexander, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Robert Eggers is taking the concept of a bloody Valentine quite literally for an upcoming program at New York City’s Film at Lincoln Center.
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Clients benefit from seamless collaboration, as the firm oversees every aspect of a project, from initial concept to final construction, and even procurement of furnishings and artwork.
    Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Like an adult version of the Heathers of Heathers, the trio are bound by a notion of friendship that is stronger than the truth it is based on.
    Damon Wise, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Even though Joel Wolfe, Sasaki's agent, has been trying to dispel that notion since at least November, he was asked to address it again Wednesday at Sasaki's introductory press conference in Los Angeles.
    Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025

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“Intellection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intellection. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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