shrewdness

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Noun
  • In this sense, artificial intelligence remains quite unlike, and less capable than, human intelligence.
    Rob Toews, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • This is similar to the previous point about looking outward, but with a sharper focus on competitor intelligence.
    John Cairney, Sportico.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Though Bell did not prevail over her opponents, Jeopardy fans have taken to social media to share their memories of her sharp wit and memorable answers during her appearance on the show.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • 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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