intuition
noun
in·tu·i·tion
ˌin-tü-ˈi-shən 
-tyü-
1
a
: the power or faculty of attaining to direct knowledge or cognition without evident rational thought and inference
b
: immediate apprehension or cognition
c
: knowledge or conviction gained by intuition
2
: quick and ready insight
Examples of intuition in a Sentence
Intuition was telling her that something was very wrong.
“How did you know I would drop by?” “Oh, I don't know. It must have been intuition.”
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With that in mind, backing new filmmakers with wild projects and bucking the kind of risk aversion that seems to govern modern Hollywood comes down to intuition — and maybe pissing off a few industry bigwigs along the way.
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Chris Lee, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2025
Trust your intuition when making decisions for your future — get grounded and consider ways to make your space reflect your growth.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
However, the High Priestess shows February being full of rest and healing, urging you to slow down and listen to your intuition… because your sixth sense is strong for a reason.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Feb. 2025
Jupiter direct in your spirituality sector the same day gives you the cosmic green light to trust your intuition — your inner compass knows what’s best for you.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 28 Jan. 2025
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Chris Lee, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2025
Trust your intuition when making decisions for your future — get grounded and consider ways to make your space reflect your growth.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
However, the High Priestess shows February being full of rest and healing, urging you to slow down and listen to your intuition… because your sixth sense is strong for a reason.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Feb. 2025
Jupiter direct in your spirituality sector the same day gives you the cosmic green light to trust your intuition — your inner compass knows what’s best for you.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 28 Jan. 2025
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“Intuition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intuition. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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intuition
noun
in·tu·ition
ˌin-t(y)u̇-ˈish-ən
1
: immediate apprehension or cognition without reasoning or inferring
2
: knowledge or conviction gained by intuition
3
: the power or faculty of gaining direct knowledge or cognition without evident rational thought and inference
intuitively
adverb
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