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thinker

[thing-ker] / ˈθɪŋ kər /


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She would prefer people view her as “uncompromising,” both as a thinker and as a novelist.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026

Waller was appointed to the Fed board in Trump’s first term, carving out a reputation as a rigorous thinker with keen forecasting ability.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 30, 2026

"If you are a creative thinker with a practical approach, or a dreamer with a thoughtful and achievable vision, we would love to hear from you," the park said.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

I came to know him differently: as a restless thinker who transformed his own life story into bold public policy, reshaping how California understands and invests in its youngest children.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

“Since I consider myself an independent thinker and all.”

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett