eggheadedness

noun

as in gray matter

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  1. gray matter
  2. intellectualism
  3. intelligence
  4. mentality
  5. intellect
  6. brain
  7. sense
  8. reason
Noun
  • And other researchers have observed temporary reductions in gray matter volume and shifts in neural connectivity during the menopause transition — followed in many cases by stabilization afterward.
    — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 17 June 2026
  • The researchers measured the participants’ vitamin C levels using blood samples and performed MRI scans to calculate the volume of gray matter and white matter in their brains.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
Definition of gray matter
Noun
  • Fans of trivia like to say that caring so deeply about these facts at a time of disinformation and anti-intellectualism is an act of defiance—that picking up trivia is a way to keep knowledge from being disappeared.
    — Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
  • The mix of academic-level intellectualism and gross-out outrageousness fits the mood Riley wants to conjure.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2026
Definition of intellectualism
Noun
  • Bobbi Queen, a former senior fashion editor at WWD who was known for her intelligence, wit and sense of style, died Thursday at her New York apartment at the age of 84.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
  • Autonomy with human oversight Artificial intelligence handles much of CobraJet’s flight through an autonomous autopilot supported by electro-optical and infrared cameras.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
Definition of intelligence
Noun
  • Team mentality spurs decisions The A’s were sitting at 40-44 heading into Tuesday, three games out of the American League West lead and 2 1/2 games out of the final AL Wild Card spot.
    — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
  • Hospitality has always been fragmented because of the ‘club’ mentality.
    — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of mentality
Noun
  • His ebullience, keen intellect and warmth jump off the pages.
    — John Blake, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • Recognizing her extraordinary intellect, the Wheatley family educated her, and by age 20 her poetry had earned publication in London.
    — Robin Follman, Oc Register, 4 July 2026
Definition of intellect
Noun
  • By triggering the release of a natural growth factor in the brain and modulating neural pathways associated with addiction and reward, ibogaine restores healthy dopamine function and reduces cravings, Barsuglia said.
    — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • The answer to us was to stay calm, use our brains and think our way through it.
    — Paul Newman, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of brain
Noun
  • Against that backdrop, some say the ships are offering a surprising sense of connection.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Since relocating to Los Angeles, Gonzalez’s small downtown team has scaled Happy Organics into a design-forward brand carried by major retailers, anchored in local maker communities and a sense of purpose.
    — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of sense
Noun
  • But this also is among the reasons her books are considered must-reads in the classroom, and contemporary classics.
    — Leigh Haber, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers made headlines in 2025 for a number of reasons.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of reason
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