brainy

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While corvids and parrots are unquestionably brainy, they flounder with some cognitive tasks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The former vice president’s steely resolve was captured years later in “Vice,” a 2018 biographical drama in which Christian Bale portrayed Cheney as a brainy yet uncompromisingly uncharismatic leader.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2025

With its blend of culinary history, intense challenges and playful banter, “Clash of the Cookbooks” feels like comfort viewing with a brainy twist, perfect to binge over the holiday break.

From Salon • Dec. 25, 2024

Ms Terry said people keep assuming she is "brainy" because she is studying for her fourth degree.

From BBC • May 28, 2024

The day was soon coming when the world would see if her best, if the brainy fellas’ best, if NASA’s best, was good enough.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly