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[jeen-yuhs] / ˈdʒin yəs /


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"What's unique is that he creates a cohesiveness to all the different forms he's taken from different genres of music. That is the genius of Ilaiyaraja," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The genius of the ranch packet isn’t ranch, exactly.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Niki’s musical genius is frequently alluded to, dreams deferred by his hearing disorder, and Woodall physically communicates that repressed frustration.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

"It is literally so boring for me, a gorgeous genius, to keep having to yap on about how horribly I am treated because of my body," she wrote.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

“I don’t see how you can write and act such splendid things, Jo. You’re a regular Shakespeare!” exclaimed Beth, who firmly believed that her sisters were gifted with wonderful genius in all things.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott




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