brains
- acumen n.
- astuteness n.
- authority n.
- brainpower n.
- capacity n.
- cleverness n.
- erudition n.
- gray matter n.
- head n.
- ingenuity n.
- intellect n.
- intelligence n.
- judgment n.
- mentality n.
- mind n.
- official n.
- profundity n.
- reason n.
- ringleader n.
- sagaciousness n.
- sagacity n.
- sageness n.
- sense n.
- smarts n.
- variety meat n.
- wisdom n.
- wit/wits n.
Example Sentences
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The 82-year-old is the brains behind the IceCube Neutrino Observatory, a telescope embedded in a cubic kilometer of Antarctic ice that detects neutrinos -- particles with almost no mass that seldom interact with other matter.
From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026
Across all three groups, participants whose brains appeared older than their chronological age generally performed worse on tests of working memory and executive function.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 4, 2026
Aside from that, former Trinity player and modern day favourite Danny Kirmond is also on the staff while the experienced Stu Dickens also adds to the brains trust.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
Rabies is a rare but serious viral disease that can infect the brains of both people and animals, according to the California Department of Public Health.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
“No wonder the Charmed One worries about you! You haven’t the brains of a worm!”
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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