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intellect

[in-tl-ekt] / ˈɪn tlˌɛkt /


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Among new friends in London, Mary’s studiousness makes her a formidable intellect.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

With unshowy grace Ms. Edebiri draws a subtle portrait of a young woman who doesn’t always feel comfortable revealing her sharp intellect.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Mora said Araghchi had deep knowledge of the nuclear file and a cultivated intellect.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Reviewing the staging of the show at the Guggenheim, our critic said “the Chicago-born artist has an omnivorous intellect, one that he proudly displays in this presentation.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

“We have seen,” Terman concluded, with more than a touch of disappointment, “that intellect and achievement are far from perfectly correlated.”

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell




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