intellect
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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
At the Candidates, one opponent tried to lead Sindarov away from the common lines that grandmasters tend to study, hoping that he could outwit the 20-year-old in a battle of instinct and intellect, not memorization.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
"Yuriy was very smart. She really won him over with her intellect," Nina said.
From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026
Every art book Mrs. Richardson consulted described her in glowing terms: a self-taught genius, a feminist photographic pioneer, a dynamic and generous intellect.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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