1
as in intellect
the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems
high scores on this test supposedly demonstrate great intelligence
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2
as in information
a report of recent events or facts not previously known
usually received the latest intelligence about how the war was going
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3
as in wit
exceptional discernment and judgment especially in practical matters
as head of the customer service department, he has handled complaints and disputes with unfailing intelligence and good humor
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Recent Examples of intelligence
Slow Horses is a darkly humorous espionage drama that follows a dysfunctional team of British intelligence agents who serve in a dumping ground department of MI5 known unaffectionately as Slough House.
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 3 June 2025
Tinker Tailor Corporate Spy To gather intelligence on DxE, records show, the Animal Agriculture Alliance has surveilled the group for years.
—Dell Cameron, Wired News, 3 June 2025
It must be integrated into every public event and venue -- supported by awareness, informed by intelligence and rooted in partnership between citizens and authorities.
—Donald J. Mihalek, ABC News, 3 June 2025
The group is a terrorist organization made up of operatives, spies and intelligence officials from agencies around the world who want to create a new world order.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 24 May 2025
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 3 June 2025
Tinker Tailor Corporate Spy To gather intelligence on DxE, records show, the Animal Agriculture Alliance has surveilled the group for years.
—Dell Cameron, Wired News, 3 June 2025
It must be integrated into every public event and venue -- supported by awareness, informed by intelligence and rooted in partnership between citizens and authorities.
—Donald J. Mihalek, ABC News, 3 June 2025
The group is a terrorist organization made up of operatives, spies and intelligence officials from agencies around the world who want to create a new world order.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intelligence
Noun
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A lot of Isaacman's intellect and thought on these issues was evident in the podcast.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2025
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Yet for all her academic rigor and philanthropic reach, Emily was not above the language of adornment—jewels that, like her, balanced intellect, elegance, and restraint.—
Annie Davidson,
Robb Report,
29 May 2025
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For example, California’s Leading Ethical Development of AI (LEAD) Act, introduced in February, would require parents to consent before AI developers use a child’s information to train AI models.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2025
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For those who wish to learn more about Faces of Hope, representatives will be on hand to answer questions and provide information.—
Amaia Gavica,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2025
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In fact, research has found that some animal species may indeed use wit to strengthen their bonds in the same way that many have the capacity for love, fear, sorrow, guilt, anger, shame, disgust and empathy – and that primates smile and some rats can giggle.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Director Vanessa Stallings’ entertaining and breezy staging brims with razor-sharp wit, physical comedy and pop-out visual surprises.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2025
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The Personal Brand Is the Leadership Brand Demis Hassabis — cofounder and CEO of Google DeepMind — isn’t a personal brand in the conventional sense.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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And it was done like a theater production in the sense that every time there was a character, the role was played by an actor.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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Your brilliance shines when your language is grounded and your insights are shared with care.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
28 May 2025
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Historical Odds of Positive Post-Earnings Returns for Gap Some insights on one-day (1D) post-earnings returns: There are 19 earnings data points documented over the past five years, with 14 positive and 5 negative one-day (1D) returns recorded.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Tour info Songwriters Hall of Fame Correspondent Martha Teichner meets a Lightwire Theater creature.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
6 June 2025
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For full details on which games and accessories are compatible, Nintendo has all the info on their website.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Many family members and friends have offered nuggets of wisdom to my son during his graduation.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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In a profile for Vulture published Monday, June 2, the 38-year-old Sinners actor — who previously starred in 2021's A Journal for Jordan, directed by Washington — opened up about the wisdom the two-time Oscar winner, 70, shared with him about overexposure in the age of social media.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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The guys up at Auburn rave about his intelligence, his football acumen and his work ethic.—
Creg Stephenson | [email protected],
al,
20 Jan. 2023
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But Lord knows, there’s a mountain of acumen and perspicacity or, in plain terms, good horse sense stored in those minds and souls.—
Gordon Monson,
The Salt Lake Tribune,
8 Jan. 2023
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“Intelligence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intelligence. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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