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intellect

[in-tl-ekt] / ˈɪn tlˌɛkt /


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To be both fair and perfectly clear, enjoying “Obsession” isn’t a stain on someone’s intellect or an indication of their moviegoing acumen.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

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

From Salon • May 20, 2026

For Simon Singh, the big bang model of the universe ranks among “the greatest achievements of the human intellect and spirit.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

A writer, activist, organizer, prodigious intellect and a lifelong crusader for racial equality, Du Bois might have deemed his own life a failure, especially if he’d lived another 60 years.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 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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