intellect
Example Sentences
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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
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
It’s true that in terms of pure intellect, teenagers are just as smart as adults, just as able to reason, and just as knowledgeable about the consequences of risky behavior.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
Vocabulary lists containing intellect
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Steven P. Jobs, 1955-2011: The New York Times Obituary
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Selection Vocabulary 3, Unit 4
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