brainy

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While corvids and parrots are unquestionably brainy, they flounder with some cognitive tasks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The ad, titled “Good Will Dunkin’,” featured Affleck as the original brainy Boston math whiz, who happens to work at Dunkin’ and arranges a display of Munchkins in a Fibonacci sequence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Sir Stephen Fry lived up to his brainy reputation over breakfast, by predicting the chessboard was back: "I could be a knight - oh, I already am," he joked.

From BBC • Oct. 23, 2025

In a bright, charismatic performance, McCalla’s Elinor brings to life the character’s brainy charm and self-possession.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2025

In Hawaii, Barack’s intense and brainy side receded somewhat, while the laid-back part of him flourished.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama