How to Use genius in a Sentence

genius

noun
  • He was a genius at handling the press.
  • My plan is simple—that's the genius of it.
  • You don't have to be a genius to see that this plan will never work.
  • She's now widely recognized as an artist of genius.
  • He's admired for his comic genius.
  • The genius of these new computers is their portability.
  • Albert Einstein and Isaac Newton were great scientific geniuses.
  • Their genius works are an open call to keep the good times rolling.
    William Camargo, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2023
  • The true-crime tale of a genius art thief who kept all the spoils for himself.
    The California Independent Booksellers Alliance, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2024
  • If Banksy pulled off a project of this scope, he’d be hailed as a genius.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2024
  • The man was a genius and a prophet and the most spiritual.
    Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 7 Nov. 2023
  • These genius catch-alls are a fun way to make the most of every last inch of your home.
    countryliving.com, 6 June 2023
  • The impact of his comedic genius was felt around the world, and his legacy will live on in the hearts of so many.
    Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2023
  • So, ladies and gentlemen, hats off and stand for the passing of a genius.
    Armond White, National Review, 11 Oct. 2023
  • Here are 3 genius tricks to unlock the power of Google image and video search.
    Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2024
  • There are two genius ways to sneak chili crisp into your next sammy, Gao says.
    Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 25 July 2023
  • But what is the price, exactly, for genius and prestige?
    Mark Athitakis, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
  • It’s solved a lot of my issues with window management on Mac, and Workspaces is kind of genius.
    David Pierce, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2024
  • The Hervé Léger bandage dress was a genius way of accomplishing the swimsuit look.
    Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2024
  • The genius mind suggests pointing it at the sun and so a chain of events unfolds, with meta world gaming playing a large part in it all.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 23 Mar. 2024
  • In setting it up, Lauren’s kind of a strategic genius, and always has many chess moves in her mind at one time.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 Aug. 2023
  • And though the jump scares are solid, the real genius lies in the provocative dialogue and shattering of genre tropes.
    Deanna Janes, Harper's BAZAAR, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Thank you for your generosity and kindness, and for sharing your genius with the world.
    Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 30 Sep. 2023
  • One wall of his office is a white board scribbled with symbols and formulas, as if in a movie about a genius.
    Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 1 July 2023
  • Let the light bulb brighten as your path is revealed and your genius creates a masterpiece on Earth!
    Philip Wolf, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The genius is in the replaceable head, where an aramid fiber pad is used to steam clean all types of grills ranging from gas to charcoal, to pellet grills and flat tops.
    John Thompson, Men's Health, 7 July 2023
  • One thing is for certain, The Niners have one of the elite rosters in the league with a genius coach who can maximize everyone’s skillsets.
    Daniel Kohn, Spin, 6 Sep. 2023
  • Plus, the box itself is a bit of design genius—a giant plastic Lego brick for storage.
    Sarah Bradley, Parents, 16 Nov. 2023
  • Haley’s rise is a function of the narrowness of her appeal, not because of the genius of her campaign.
    Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review, 3 Nov. 2023
  • The sitcom follows a younger version of Jim Parsons's character, Sheldon Cooper, a boy genius who navigates the late '80s and early '90s.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 4 Apr. 2024

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