as in literati
intellectuals considered as a social class
a presidential candidate who was the darling of the intelligentsia—and very few others
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Recent Examples of intelligentsia
The intelligentsia soon coined another — ‘Kvaravaggio’.
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The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
The island was long a meeting place for members of the Polish intelligentsia living in France and the castle was a source of inspiration for writers including Henryk Sienkiewicz, author of Quo Vadis, first published in 1895 (the year the château was constructed).
—Fanny Guénon Des Mesnards, Architectural Digest, 18 Jan. 2025
As a result of Vice President Harris's attempt to become the first woman of color to win the presidency, there was an unprecedented amount of support from all levels of the Black elite and intelligentsia.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2024
The bear comes with all the trappings of the intelligentsia saying critical things.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2024
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The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
The island was long a meeting place for members of the Polish intelligentsia living in France and the castle was a source of inspiration for writers including Henryk Sienkiewicz, author of Quo Vadis, first published in 1895 (the year the château was constructed).
—Fanny Guénon Des Mesnards, Architectural Digest, 18 Jan. 2025
As a result of Vice President Harris's attempt to become the first woman of color to win the presidency, there was an unprecedented amount of support from all levels of the Black elite and intelligentsia.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2024
The bear comes with all the trappings of the intelligentsia saying critical things.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intelligentsia
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Related Articles Keeler: Avalanche need Gabe Landeskog back for Game 3 to teach Stars’ Mason Marchment some manners Mackenzie Blackwood ‘elite’ in Avalanche’s Game 1 win over Stars Tyler Seguin evened the score late in the first after a slow start by the Stars.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
22 Apr. 2025
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Those who need loans to attend college come from working class families, the elites don't need loans.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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Democrats and the public-health clerisy denounced President Trump for rushing Covid vaccines.—
Allysia Finley,
WSJ,
4 Sep. 2022
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They are ruled by a grizzled and sclerotic clerisy that funnels resources to its private army, the terrorist Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).—
Matthew Continetti,
National Review,
24 Sep. 2022
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Speaking last month at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference, Fox Corp. CEO Lachlan Murdoch said the company would seek to revise its $22.3 billion Sunday-afternoon package, should the NFL elect to trigger the opt-out option.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Atif Zaim, current U.S. consulting leader and deputy chair elect at KPMG, sees this moment as an opportunity to improve his consulting practice.—
Haniya Rae,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Intelligentsia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intelligentsia. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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