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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
Odysseus is a warrior with wit and intellect, a con man and fabulist who constantly reinvents himself.
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David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
His immediate presence was one of sharp intellect, efficiency and modesty.
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Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Infinite Black Inside is one of those introverted electronic records that puts the soul and intellect of its producer at its center, eschewing genre conventions out of emotional necessity.
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H.d. Angel,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
The key is to guard one's mind and prevent AI from becoming a complete replacement for human intellect.
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Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for intellect
David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
His immediate presence was one of sharp intellect, efficiency and modesty.
—
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Infinite Black Inside is one of those introverted electronic records that puts the soul and intellect of its producer at its center, eschewing genre conventions out of emotional necessity.
—
H.d. Angel,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
The key is to guard one's mind and prevent AI from becoming a complete replacement for human intellect.
—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for intellect
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intellect
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The market is oversaturated, and Riley is a genius for not only recognizing that but realizing that all of these new DJs are going to need lawyers to negotiate their contracts.
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Combining all the hits of a Southern breakfast (eggs, hashbrowns, sausage) into one oven-ready dish is a stroke of pure genius that lends itself to occasion brunches and morning celebrations.
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Forty ships transited the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, according to data from maritime intelligence firm Kpler, a number still significantly lower than the average daily crossings before the war with Iran started in February.
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By allowing intelligence and learned capabilities to be shared across robot types, the platform aims to accelerate deployment, improve operational efficiency, and deliver a consistent experience across every aspect of hotel operations, claims Pudu.
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After climbing the Azkaban Escape Tower to the top, repel-style, young wizards-in-training, Clark and Emily Friscia, were ready to go home.
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And two other high-flying AI wizards — Anthropic and OpenAI — are working on their own mega offerings.
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Against that backdrop, some say the ships are offering a surprising sense of connection.
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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.
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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.
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The answer to us was to stay calm, use our brains and think our way through it.
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But this also is among the reasons her books are considered must-reads in the classroom, and contemporary classics.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers made headlines in 2025 for a number of reasons.
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Tradition of separation The idea of separate spheres of spiritual and secular functions and authority was advanced by religious and secular thinkers to benefit both religion and the state.
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The Deeper Shift Hiding Underneath The AI Debate Two thinkers, decades apart, asked the same question in different ways.
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“Intellect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intellect. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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