intellectually

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I write about politics — I’m working on an article right now that’s an intellectually fueled argument that I would be willing to defend about political and sociological conditions as I see them.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

She’s clearly positioned in the film as an intellectually rich matriarch—there are lovingly shot images of her with her grand- and great-grandchildren on the beach, and footage of her playing Bach.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

The study found that people who stayed more intellectually engaged throughout their lives developed Alzheimer's disease about five years later than those with the lowest levels of mental stimulation.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

The group wanted to help the newspaper "become the most read and intellectually inspiring centre-right media outlet in the English-speaking world", he added.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

They knew intellectually what was right, but that knowledge wasn’t enough to change the way they played the game.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell