intellect
Example Sentences
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To be both fair and perfectly clear, enjoying “Obsession” isn’t a stain on someone’s intellect or an indication of their moviegoing acumen.
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026
Among new friends in London, Mary’s studiousness makes her a formidable intellect.
From Salon • May 20, 2026
With unshowy grace Ms. Edebiri draws a subtle portrait of a young woman who doesn’t always feel comfortable revealing her sharp intellect.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
"Yuriy was very smart. She really won him over with her intellect," Nina said.
From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026
The Cold War—or at least a version of it—was about to be decided not on a battlefield or in a diplomatic meeting, but in a contest of intellect and will involving thirty-two enigmatic pieces.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
Vocabulary lists containing intellect
"Ain't I a Woman?"
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Steven P. Jobs, 1955-2011: The New York Times Obituary
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Selection Vocabulary 3, Unit 4
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