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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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
He was seized by the Taliban's intelligence services in December 2022 and was designated by the U.S. government as wrongfully detained the next year.
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Eric Tucker The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 21 Mar. 2025
The Israeli cabinet voted early on Friday to dismiss the head of the Shin Bet domestic intelligence service effective April 10, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said, after three days of protests against the move.
—Reuters, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
Having doubts about the whole screwball endeavor is intelligence director John Bevan, with Roberts playing a no-nonsense officer surrounded by absolute nonsense.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
They are expected to meet with a U.S. team led by Trump's national security adviser Mike Waltz and representatives from the State Department, Pentagon, and U.S. intelligence community.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
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Eric Tucker The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 21 Mar. 2025
The Israeli cabinet voted early on Friday to dismiss the head of the Shin Bet domestic intelligence service effective April 10, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said, after three days of protests against the move.
—Reuters, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
Having doubts about the whole screwball endeavor is intelligence director John Bevan, with Roberts playing a no-nonsense officer surrounded by absolute nonsense.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
They are expected to meet with a U.S. team led by Trump's national security adviser Mike Waltz and representatives from the State Department, Pentagon, and U.S. intelligence community.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intelligence
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Good American Family is about Natalia Grace, a child adopted by Kristine and Michael Barnett who already have three children of their own, one of whom has autism and a genius-level intellect.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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The main theme is not just about the religious persecution of the truth, but rather the conflict between the church and the pursuit of knowledge and humanity’s intellect.—
Rafael Motamayor,
IndieWire,
15 Mar. 2025
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Access to beneficial ownership information is a necessity for prosecuting crimes.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Reach out to their customer service teams for more information.—
Bryce Jones,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Mar. 2025
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At the time, the Great Depression wore heavily on Americans, and Shirley Temple’s effervescence, wit, and perpetually bright demeanor seemed to give the country hope amid dark days.—
Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
28 Mar. 2025
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Victims are forced to use stealth and their wits to evade the terrifying hunters.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The 1960s ushered in debates about the constitutionality of the federal death penalty, due, in part, to a postwar sense of moral superiority.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
29 Mar. 2025
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Named for Joséphine Bonaparte, the first wife of Napoleon, who was known for her sophisticated sense of fashion and patronage of the arts, this first-floor suite has a king-size bed, a separate dressing room, and a living area perfect for lounging around.—
Meredith Lepore,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Mar. 2025
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By providing tools that streamline data workflows, Corral empowers organizations to make informed decisions, uncover insights, and drive strategic initiatives.—
Andrea Wasserman,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Newsletter Get the lowdown on L.A. politics Sign up for our L.A. City Hall newsletter to get weekly insights, scoops and analysis.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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Enter your full name, email address, date of birth and other info to confirm your identity.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
23 Mar. 2025
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The site also explains trade terms and gives other info.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
23 Mar. 2025
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Mentoring is about passing along the wisdom learned from the successes and failures of one’s career to the next generation.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Even perfectly legitimate laws can be enforced in ways that are harmful, and good governance requires the wisdom to enforce the law in ways that are consistent with other values.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 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 Apr. 2025.
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