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intuition

[in-too-ish-uhn, -tyoo-] / ˌɪn tuˈɪʃ ən, -tju- /


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"But no one knows for sure what will happen or not. You just rely on your intuition and survival instinct," the 34-year-old said.

From Barron's Aug. 16, 2026

Denning also includes intuition, gut feelings, imagination, and spontaneous creativity among the forms of tacit knowledge that remain beyond the reach of machines.

From Science Daily Jul. 14, 2026

At a moment when technology promises ever-greater efficiency, “The Bear” makes a quieter if tenacious case for the value of people: their improvisation, intuition and stubborn belief that something worth doing is worth doing well.

From Salon Jun. 28, 2026

As the son and brother of actors, O’Herlihy had more than a little intuition for drama.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 18, 2026

I forget Muhammad is home, and, while he’s not too sharp in the intuition department, he wanders into the living room for some reason to stand and watch with nary a sound.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali

"I think I understand more about why that wasn't done -- obviously gratefully -- but that is an area where my intuitions were just off."

From Barron's May 27, 2026

She was arguably the least influenced of the three, yet the moral intuitions of writers seem to be that she most betrayed the craft.

From Slate Apr. 17, 2026

We trust our intuitions when we should rely on rational calculation.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 15, 2025

Unfortunately, marketing, preexisting beliefs, and "intuitions" – as reasonable as they may seem – have potential to lead us astray.

From Salon Aug. 1, 2024

Occasionally, our intuitions and perceptions might allow us to grasp these natural laws.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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