thinker

Example Sentences

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A thinker and a planner, Parks immersed herself in research.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

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

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

They complemented one another: Stanton, the thinker, was burdened with family responsibilities; Anthony, the organizer, was a master at the logistics of executing petition campaigns and planning events.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling