1
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
The 48-year-old can bring intellect and fire to the bench.
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Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 11 May 2025
Her work includes the development of unique courses and the introduction of programs that engage students’ intellect and imagination.
—Jennifer Pierce, USA Today, 7 May 2025
It’s used to shame assertiveness, to downplay intellect, to rewrite history.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 8 Apr. 2025
The musician is a walking satire of downtown presumptions—and his ferocious intellect turns out to be all business, too.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 10 May 2025
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Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 11 May 2025
Her work includes the development of unique courses and the introduction of programs that engage students’ intellect and imagination.
—Jennifer Pierce, USA Today, 7 May 2025
It’s used to shame assertiveness, to downplay intellect, to rewrite history.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 8 Apr. 2025
The musician is a walking satire of downtown presumptions—and his ferocious intellect turns out to be all business, too.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intellect
Noun
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This genius utensil is heat-resistant and sharp enough to cut through even the thickest layers of dough and cheese.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2025
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This is this trilogy of games by this genius of a director, Fumito Ueda.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
25 May 2025
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According to a new assessment from no fewer than 11 countries’ intelligence agencies, the hacker group has been targeting a broad array of technology and logistics firms involved in providing aid to Ukraine.—
Andy Greenberg,
Wired News,
24 May 2025
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The group is a terrorist organization made up of operatives, spies and intelligence officials from agencies around the world who want to create a new world order.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Sandra Oh and more, the new Smurfs will follow the residents of Smurf Village banding together to rescue Papa Smurf after he is captured by an evil wizard.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
16 May 2025
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Its decision to open a theme park in Abu Dhabi was the driving force behind the rapprochement and the wizards who helped that happen work for Miral, the leading leisure operator in the Middle East.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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While questions over mentality will be assessed, players’ physical levels showed a marked improvement, offering a sense of vindication for the coaching staff.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Amazon | Steam | Official Website At this point, Elden Ring is well-known for its epic sense of scale, offering players dozens of hours of meticulous exploration, gradual character progression, and unforgiving enemy encounters that require deliberate care and strategy.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2025
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The Bidens lost their son, Beau, to a brain tumor in 2015.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Alzheimer's is a degenerative brain disease that is caused by complex brain changes following cell damage.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
21 May 2025
Noun
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There’s a reason the studio’s nickname is the Magic Kingdom.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
26 May 2025
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Early reactions to the live-action remake note the film's inclusion of iconic original moments as a key reason for its success.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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“Intellect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intellect. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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