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as in genius
a very smart person
one of the finest intellects of our time
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as in intelligence
the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems
a child of great intellect as well as artistic talent
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Recent Examples of intellect
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.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 24 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 truth and knowledge.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
But Corcoran seemed to struggle despite his intellect.
—Kristine Phillips, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Dec. 2024
His intellect, rebellious nature and complex worldview was what Rory became attracted to in the first place.
—Athena Sobhan, People.com, 5 Oct. 2024
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 24 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 truth and knowledge.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
But Corcoran seemed to struggle despite his intellect.
—Kristine Phillips, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Dec. 2024
His intellect, rebellious nature and complex worldview was what Rory became attracted to in the first place.
—Athena Sobhan, People.com, 5 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for intellect
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intellect
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This integration of maternal and artistic identity establishes a revolutionary model for creative production, one that challenges and ultimately transcends traditional Western notions of artistic genius as requiring isolation and autonomy.Fidan Cheikosman, JSTOR Daily, 1 Jan. 2025
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Real Madrid has decided who to go after and try to sign as its replacement for midfield genius Toni Kroos according to AS, which cited anonymous sources.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Trump's selection of Gabbard has drawn scrutiny over her lack of a background in intelligence, along with her views on Russia, recently deposed Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad and other U.S. adversaries.Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Contributor Artificial intelligence has quickly moved from a buzzword in tech circles to a vital part of everyday life.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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Tactical Breach Wizards adds future-seeing, time-bending, hex-placing wizards, for one thing.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
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The wizard wasn't forgotten as the Emerald Elixir brought a little mystery to the table.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Soon, the Biden administration also plans to take action to protect old-growth trees in the national forest system, two of the sources said, as the countdown to President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration heightens the sense of urgency for environmental advocates.Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2025
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Lots of factors seem to underpin the sense of drudgery and potential depression.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Your Gut on Booze The brain and the gut are in a negative feedback loop over alcohol, goading each other into another drink.Betsy Andrews, Saveur, 9 Jan. 2025
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The Brain Under Stress: Conversations That Hinder Collaboration Stress has a profound impact on how the brain processes conversations.Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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The Food Network star gave up alcohol for two reasons.Janelle Ash, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
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Asian Americans vote conservative for the same reasons that many Americans do.Harper's Magazine, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Intellect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intellect. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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