intellectually

Example Sentences

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I write about politics — I’m working on an article right now that’s an intellectually fueled argument that I would be willing to defend about political and sociological conditions as I see them.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

She’s clearly positioned in the film as an intellectually rich matriarch—there are lovingly shot images of her with her grand- and great-grandchildren on the beach, and footage of her playing Bach.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

"Our findings suggest that cognitive health in later life is strongly influenced by lifelong exposure to intellectually stimulating environments."

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

"The real danger is that we... become weaker intellectually," he says.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

The point is that the peroration shapes the impression— intellectually, yes, but above all in terms of emotion or tone— with which the audience comes away from your speech.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith