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
Katie Von Till and Erin Fritch who led with strength, wisdom, intellect and patience.
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2025
Along with interactivity, embodied experiences become multi-sensory that bypass the intellect and speak to the heart, connecting facts to emotions and emotions to lasting action.
—Victoria Bousis, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2025
Season 2 has robbed Ellie of her agency, her rage, her competency, her intellect.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
President Joe Biden is a man of intellect, dignity, compassion, great accomplishment and faith.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 18 May 2025
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2025
Along with interactivity, embodied experiences become multi-sensory that bypass the intellect and speak to the heart, connecting facts to emotions and emotions to lasting action.
—Victoria Bousis, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2025
Season 2 has robbed Ellie of her agency, her rage, her competency, her intellect.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
President Joe Biden is a man of intellect, dignity, compassion, great accomplishment and faith.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intellect
Noun
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Three years later, with his political standing inflated by a film in which he was portrayed by Benedict Cumberbatch as an insane genius, Cummings returned to maneuver Johnson into Downing Street.—
Jim Waterson,
semafor.com,
6 June 2025
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But equally, Gen Z is presenting with a higher rate of geniuses than any generation prior.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
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Chinese companies are mandated by law to assist China's intelligence agencies when needed.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
5 June 2025
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Unethical competitive intelligence is, unfortunately, usually par for the course in the software industry.—
Chris Mele,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Epic Universe is populated with monsters, wizards, dragons and little guys named Mario and Luigi.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 June 2025
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There are four shops where aspiring wizards and curious muggles can check out — wizarding gear shop Les Galeries Mirifiques, candy shop K. Rammelle, wand shop Baguettes Magique and Ministry of Magic giftshop Tour En Floo.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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The recent wave of popularity sparked by the game’s youngest stars — including Fever guard Caitlin Clark, who missed her fourth straight game with a left quadriceps strain — have brought a new sense of appreciation from players both veteran and new.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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The full trailer emphasizes the sense of community among the crew members, showcasing budding romances, space adventures, and an explosive science experiment.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
8 June 2025
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One of his followers, Susan Atkins, died of brain cancer in prison in 2009.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
2 June 2025
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For iPhone: Coming Next Week, A New Era For The iPhone The ongoing electrical chaos caused by the mutation impairs brain development.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Musk vehemently opposes the bill for this reason − after all, wasn't the whole point of DOGE to cut waste and reduce spending?—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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And both have, for different reasons, chosen to confront the very institutions and leaders that have helped sustain their growth.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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“Intellect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intellect. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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