intelligence

[in-tel-i-juhns] / ɪnˈtɛl ɪ dʒəns /

NOUN

ability to perceive, understand

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acumen agility brilliance intellect judgment perception quickness savvy sense skill subtlety understanding wit

STRONG

IQ acuity alertness aptitude brainpower brains brightness capacity cleverness comprehension coruscation discernment luminosity mentality mind penetration perspicacity precocity quotient reason sagacity smarts trenchancy

WEAK

gray matter the right stuff what it takes

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignorance inability stupidity

STRONG

disinclination physicality

WEAK

ineptness

NOUN

secret information

Synonyms

STRONGEST

data knowledge

STRONG

advice clue dirt disclosure facts findings info leak news notice notification picture report rumor tidings tip-off word

WEAK

hot tip inside story lowdown

Antonyms

STRONG

silence

WEAK

ignorance inability ineptness

Example Sentences

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And that’s why, after the No Kings marches in October, Donald Trump himself posted a video created with artificial intelligence showing him dumping human waste on the protesters.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Beginning with signals intelligence, and satellite and electronic surveillance of activity in the strait, such a mission would likely include maritime patrol aircraft and drones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

But workers are worried about “FOBO” — the fear of becoming obsolete if artificial intelligence takes over their work.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Several ships that made the journey through the strait on Thursday hugged "unusually close" to the coast of Oman, according to maritime news and intelligence service Lloyd's List.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Young adults with this kind of intelligence are usually singing or drumming to themselves.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

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