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intellect

[in-tl-ekt] / ˈɪn tlˌɛkt /
NOUN
capability of the mind; someone with capable mind
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ability acumen genius intelligence intuition judgment savvy
STRONG
brains cerebration comprehension egghead intellectual mentality mind psyche pundit reason sense smarts thinker understanding wits
WEAK
intellectuality what it takes
Antonyms
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ignorance inability inanity ineptness stupidity
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body disbelief misinterpretation mistake misunderstanding physicality

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Reviewing the staging of the show at the Guggenheim, our critic said “the Chicago-born artist has an omnivorous intellect, one that he proudly displays in this presentation.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

This show looks at photographs of Gardner—both consciously staged and candid, and drawn from all periods of her life—to try to create a fuller picture of the woman and her intellect.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026

This combination will make them much more productive and indispensable, turning AI into a force multiplier for human intellect.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 6, 2026

So for my annual holiday columna recommending great books about Southern California, I’m sticking to formats that lend themselves to easier reading — bite-size jewels of intellect, if you will.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2025

Rosh, identifying herself as a former student of Lott’s, praised her teacher’s intellect, his evenhandedness, his charisma.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt