thinker

noun

Definition of thinkernext
1
as in genius
a very smart person many of our most renowned thinkers gathered for the symposium

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2
as in mind
the part of a person that feels, thinks, perceives, wills, and especially reasons loves crossword puzzles, bridge, and other pastimes that makes her use the old thinker

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  1. genius
  2. mind
  3. wizard
  4. brain
  5. intellect
  6. psyche
  7. head
  8. intelligence
Noun
  • One part mad genius, another part curious kid, the prolific artist is one of the biggest names in his field.
    Ashley Ogawa Clarke, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Bobby is, of course, Bob Dylan, played here by Timothée Chalamet in a near-magical performance that throws off all the right kind of sparks: newness, genius, a touch of aloofness that was probably easier for Dylan to fake than modesty and, under it all, a kind of aggressive, combative hunger.
    Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of genius
Noun
  • The shtick was that the powers that be had changed their minds after seeing a recut version.
    Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Her husband, my grandfather, was not only a composer who wrote liturgical music, motets, symphonies, and string quartets but also a beloved music teacher who believed that music was as crucial to the development of the mind as math.
    Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of mind
Noun
  • Bastions can be anything from castles to wizard towers or even friendly local pubs.
    Rob Wieland, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Essiedu’s attachment to the series echoes HBO’s previously laid out vision for the reimagining of the popular wizard adventure.
    Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of wizard
Noun
  • Musk’s Neuralink just got FDA approval for human brain chip trials and will no doubt be seeking more.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Failure to control your blood pressure can adversely impact your brain health.
    Mill Etienne, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of brain
Noun
  • Many of those qualities go beyond their intellect and technical aptitude, extending into emotions and attitudes.
    Dinorah Nieves, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • In this great universe of ours, man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect, as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole of truth and knowledge.
    Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of intellect
Noun
  • And now comes her new collection, Show Don’t Tell (Random House), a hugely entertaining and formidably intelligent tour through the psyche of mostly middle-aged mothers (and a few fathers), moderately content and successful and still yearning for more.
    Vogue, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
  • In contrast, today’s algorithmic governance operates under the radar, infiltrating the psyche.
    Kate Crawford, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of psyche
Noun
  • Now, Maineri heads into year 12 with 18 pitchers on his roster, hoping that rising junior Caleb Gilbert and sophomore-to-be Zach Hess will emerge at the top of the pitching rotation.
    John Roach, NOLA.com, 19 July 2017
  • Cal Fire representatives said the current parking mess has already impacted them because the driveway to their station enters the highway not far from the trail head.
    J. Harry Jones, Ramona Sentinel, 19 July 2017
Definition of head
Noun
  • At least one militant from the Islamic Jihad group and three security force members have been killed, including a captain in the intelligence services whose death was announced Wednesday, according to the Palestinian forces.
    Majdi Mohammed and Tia Goldenberg, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
  • While not explicitly mentioned, the agreement could lead to further collaboration on military technology or intelligence sharing.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of intelligence
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