nous

chiefly British

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of nous He's credited Pep Guardiola for his tactical nous in the past, but that doesn't explain away Sevilla. SI.com, 2 Oct. 2019 While John Stones is equally good in possession, the 25-year-old has not yet developed Alderweireld's defensive nous, which should come with age and experience. SI.com, 15 Aug. 2019 His defensive nous allows the creativity to flow freely from virtuoso talents such as Eden Hazard and Luka Modric. SI.com, 5 Sep. 2019 The 37-year-old has built a strong reputation for his tactical nous since retiring from playing. SI.com, 24 June 2019 The industry will have to use its considerable commercial nous to hit its growth targets if Brexit provokes a deep rupture with the EU. The Economist, 3 May 2018 Some creative nous, some flair – something to get England fans off their bloody seats for the first time in years. SI.com, 21 Mar. 2018 The nous of captain Lee Wallace, the longest serving current Rangers player at seven years, was sorely missed today. SI.com, 30 Apr. 2018 His establishment nous notwithstanding, Mr Pompeo is not playing Mr Trump so much as finding common cause with him. The Economist, 15 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nous
Noun
  • This is a win-win for financial prudence and the environment.
    Claus Jepsen, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • His insights extend beyond real estate, encompassing broader principles of financial prudence and personal development.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Reaching the remarkable age of 100 is a reflection of a life filled with wisdom, love and countless memories cherished.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
  • Throughout the conversation, Teni’s inherent wisdom—which is way beyond her years—shines through.
    Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The Hindu family, in other words, will not be coerced into sending their children to the Lutheran school in the sense that they will be tossed into jail if their kids go to the secular school.
    Ian Millhiser, Vox, 28 Jan. 2025
  • Hitting southern markets makes strategic sense, says Maris Croswell, CEO of Spruce, because that’s where potential customers will be thinking about the challenge of getting their lawns ready for Spring, since the weather in February will be warmer there.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Despite the initial wave of dissension, Hyun-ju has championed herself as a fan favorite on social media due to her cunning, bravery, wit and relatability.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2025
  • Her caustic wit and humor seem unmistakably New York.
    Daniel Foster, National Review, 23 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Affinity's Co-Founder, Ray Zhou, wants to bring relationship intelligence to the world because every opportunity begins with a relationship.
    Ray Zhou, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Recap Ratcliffe also pledged repeatedly at his nomination hearing to focus more on the rising threat posed by China and to upgrade the agency’s technological capabilities to improve its intelligence collection efforts.
    Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025

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“Nous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nous. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.

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