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as in wizard
a very smart person
the 16-year-old college graduate was considered to be a genius
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as in talent
a special and usually inborn ability
had a genius for remembering long strings of numbers had a genius for saying the wrong thing, no matter what the social situation
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as in aptitude
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
a genius for gambling over his head
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as in self
the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others
putting the needs of the individual before those of society is alien to the genius of the Japanese people
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as in manifestation
a visible representation of something abstract (as a quality)
the giant tortoise would seem to be the very genius of the unfathomable ancientness that one associates with the Galápagos Islands
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Recent Examples of genius
The show follows two super genius step-brothers, Phineas and Ferb (Vincent Martella and Thomas Brodie-Sangster, respectively), who dedicate their summer vacation to building complex contraptions and embarking on fantastic adventures.
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Jack Dunn, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
Fifteen-year-old Mitch Taylor (Gabriel Jarret) is a science genius and social outcast at his high school.
—ArsTechnica, 2 Apr. 2025
That’s what made Val’s comic genius even more impressive.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
Starr’s admirers say his genius lies in something far more intuitive than the likes of Buddy Rich could appreciate.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2025
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Jack Dunn, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
Fifteen-year-old Mitch Taylor (Gabriel Jarret) is a science genius and social outcast at his high school.
—ArsTechnica, 2 Apr. 2025
That’s what made Val’s comic genius even more impressive.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
Starr’s admirers say his genius lies in something far more intuitive than the likes of Buddy Rich could appreciate.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for genius
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Can your brain be trained to become a chart-predicting wizard?—
Dividend Channel,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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See It, Feel It, Buy It Six years after The Who released Tommy, the British rockers followed it with a 1975 film starring Roger Daltrey as the titular pinball wizard.—
Joe Lynch,
Billboard,
26 Mar. 2025
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And while there’s some individual talent throughout the roster, the team hasn’t won anything with this core.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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The receiver undoubtedly has first-round talent, but there are a couple reasons why Burden isn't a lock to go on day one.—
Bryce Lazenby,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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His and Hubbard's distinct approaches underscore the region’s aptitude for versatility.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
24 Mar. 2025
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According to the archaeologists, the transition from stone to bone was a feat of abstract thinking, requiring an aptitude in toolmaking and an appreciation that the knapping techniques that worked on one material would also work on another.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
5 Mar. 2025
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Christina Ricci is calling the fashion police on her younger self.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Here, 19 Forbes Coaches Council members share strategies introverted leaders can use to effectively manage teams while remaining their authentic selves.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The tilt of recent immigration toward higher skilled workers from Asia is another manifestation of this same pattern.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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But the truly painful manifestation of distaste for Musk has been entirely legal, as consumers have shunned his cars.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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Gabriel has long funneled his capacious intellect and empathy into music.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2025
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His omnivorous intellect went from one topic to another, exploring them in minute detail.—
Ilan Stavans,
The Atlantic,
15 Apr. 2025
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Grapevine has a flurry of talent including junior catcher Gianni Corral, an uncommitted recruit who was previously committed to Texas A&M. Outfielder Zachary Goldstein, also a junior, is a scrappy speedster with a knack for getting on base.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Apr. 2025
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Hemingway is a 6-foot-3, 284-pound defensive lineman from Conway, S.C., with a knack for getting after the quarterback.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Apr. 2025
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However, instead of removing the minerals from the water, these devices make the minerals soluble in the water.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2025
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However, these incidents underscore the importance of regularly updating your devices to stay protected against evolving threats.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Genius.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genius. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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