1
as in intellect
the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems
high scores on this test supposedly demonstrate great intelligence
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2
as in information
a report of recent events or facts not previously known
usually received the latest intelligence about how the war was going
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as in wit
exceptional discernment and judgment especially in practical matters
as head of the customer service department, he has handled complaints and disputes with unfailing intelligence and good humor
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Recent Examples of intelligence
His superpower is his ability to maintain a high floor through savvy, intelligence and mental toughness.
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Brody Miller, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
Johnson’s approach to difficult problems revolves around harnessing the collaborative power of human intelligence and technology (like artificial intelligence) to ‘constructively disrupt’ current ineffective, bureaucratic efforts.
—Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
My research focuses on how children’s brains develop and how human intelligence first emerges.
—Jessica Cantlon, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
This includes the claim, boosted by Musk, that USAID was funding the development of bioweapons such as Covid-19, a conspiracy theory that all US intelligence agencies have concluded is false.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 5 Feb. 2025
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Brody Miller, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
Johnson’s approach to difficult problems revolves around harnessing the collaborative power of human intelligence and technology (like artificial intelligence) to ‘constructively disrupt’ current ineffective, bureaucratic efforts.
—Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
My research focuses on how children’s brains develop and how human intelligence first emerges.
—Jessica Cantlon, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
This includes the claim, boosted by Musk, that USAID was funding the development of bioweapons such as Covid-19, a conspiracy theory that all US intelligence agencies have concluded is false.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intelligence
Noun
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And certainly, in the playoffs in the end of the year, Jayden Daniels sitting in the pocket, beating pressure, so much of that again with his poise and intellect and accuracy with his arm, and again, just really, really rare to see that.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Feb. 2025
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While all of this is going on, Rowan, trapped in the Victrola (which Julien has staged like a Victorian pub, for some reason), is just blowing through lore exposition thanks to her suddenly unencumbered intellect.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
2 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Your aura can reveal a lot of information about yourself, which is identified through the colors that represent various traits and characteristics.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
28 Feb. 2025
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This information helps the organization better serve them.—
Nour Rahal,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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Rosebud Baker is an actor, writer and comedian who somehow manages to blend dark humor and sharp wit, all while wearing the face of an angel.—
Ali Lerman,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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Pickard, known for his good nature and quick wit, was the most common answer.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Not much can be made of the expressions on their faces, but the contorted bodies are sketched to reveal a sense—even evoke a sound—of intermittent agony.—
Emmanuel Iduma,
ARTnews.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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Reflecting this sense of progression, for the first time in its history Zegna will hold a fashion show outside Italy — choosing a key market for the brand and for the industry at large.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
21 Feb. 2025
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Send your questions now, with Ben online to offer his expert insight at the earlier-than-usual time of 12pm to 1pm GMT.—
Ben Dinnery,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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White brings a lot of his own experiences into his coaching, relating to Black and brown women in specific ways while offering an outside insight.—
Essence,
Essence,
21 Feb. 2025
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The full schedule, with TV info for each game: Wednesday, Feb. 12: Canada vs. Sweden, 8 p.m. ET | U.S. TV: MAX, truTV | Canada TV: Sportsnet, TVA Thursday, Feb. 13: U.S. vs. Finland, 8 p.m. ET | U.S. TV: ESPN, ESPN+ | Canada TV: Sportsnet, TVA Saturday, Feb. 15: Finland vs. Sweden, 1 p.m.—
Sean Gentille,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
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McGee’s not sure what classified info the Pentagon is bumping on, but the possible topics include the robot dolphins, the moon base, the counterfeit Cialis, the flesh-eating virus, or the Icelandic archer.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Gryffindor stands for bravery, courage and chivalry; Hufflepuff is known for loyalty, kindness and hard work; Ravenclaw values wisdom, wit and a love of learning; Slytherin represents ambition, resourcefulness and determination.—
Kelsey Lentz,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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The image of monkey god Hanuman, representing wisdom, strength, courage, devotion and self-discipline, is prominently placed in the series, which pits Western notions of wealth and materialism against Buddhist concepts of selflessness and spirituality.—
Jordan Riefe,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Feb. 2025
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The guys up at Auburn rave about his intelligence, his football acumen and his work ethic.—
Creg Stephenson | cstephenson@al.com,
al,
20 Jan. 2023
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But Lord knows, there’s a mountain of acumen and perspicacity or, in plain terms, good horse sense stored in those minds and souls.—
Gordon Monson,
The Salt Lake Tribune,
8 Jan. 2023
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“Intelligence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intelligence. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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