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as in smart
having or showing quickness of mind
proud parents typically insist that their child is intelligent way beyond his or her years his intelligent response to the emergency averted a disaster
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as in rational
having the ability to reason
there is some debate over whether dolphins are intelligent animals
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as in discreet
having or showing good judgment and restraint especially in conduct or speech
the only intelligent response to such a tasteless joke is to quickly change the subject
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Recent Examples of intelligent
Assist: The voice activated intelligent personal assistant is there to help with all your questions & answers.
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Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2025
This chakra governs our personal power, identity, beliefs, willpower and ego.
Light: Open-minded, confident, playful, intelligent, organized, self-assured.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Yes, Love Hotel might be Bravo’s most emotionally intelligent experiment yet.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 22 Apr. 2025
Talos, Pandora and other artificially intelligent entities had already set the stage for humans to explore this idea.
—Sofia Giannuzzi, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
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Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2025
This chakra governs our personal power, identity, beliefs, willpower and ego.
Light: Open-minded, confident, playful, intelligent, organized, self-assured.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Yes, Love Hotel might be Bravo’s most emotionally intelligent experiment yet.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 22 Apr. 2025
Talos, Pandora and other artificially intelligent entities had already set the stage for humans to explore this idea.
—Sofia Giannuzzi, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intelligent
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The company says its goal is to help small teams power smarter, faster growth without technical overhead.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Daisy Ridley's Rey is wicked smart and a capable hero in a universe with the baddies of the First Order on the warpath.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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In some, the conceit of rational or empirical investigation is coupled with a principle that resists being accounted for in that way: axioms of indifference or exhaustion; rulesof inference;principles of detachment; propertiesof between.—
Jeffrey Weiss,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
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In a rational market, a CEO who delivers declining sales, shrinking margins, and alienates core customers while pursuing outside interests would see their company's stock value decline until either performance improves or leadership changes.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Since 2004, under the ownership of music producer Nigel Frieda (best known for his work with English girl group the Sugababes), the village-like compound has quietly evolved into one of Britain’s most discreet creative hubs.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
1 May 2025
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He's got to do it quietly and that's why President Trump is being so discreet about what's going on.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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Whole time, this thing was meant to be some thrilling vampire story with all this clever social commentary woven [through].—
Ayan Artan,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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This can lead to overly cautious investment choices and missed opportunities for growth.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2025
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Please be cautious in entering personal information as seedlings for your romance stories.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Creators should leverage strengths, choosing formats requiring minimal upkeep for quick returns.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Kidney is quick to credit those who helped him along the way, especially his inner circle.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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Eureka Innova Cordless Stick Multi-Surface Vacuum for $207: This is a good stick vacuum at a reasonable price.—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
3 May 2025
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More importantly, Senators fans should embrace being a fan base with reasonable and growing expectations after years without them.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Make sure to use politeness while prompting, though do not go overboard and be judicious in such wording.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The district now appears to be more judicious in imposing long-term removals, reserving them for serious, potentially dangerous infractions.—
Bryant Furlow,
ProPublica,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Intelligent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intelligent. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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