braininess

noun

Definition of braininessnext
as in intelligence

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for braininess
  1. intelligence
  2. intellect
  3. brilliance
  4. brightness
  5. wit
  6. judgment
  7. sensibility
  8. sagacity
Noun
  • Russia, in particular, has been pushing false conspiracies that election officials are coordinating fraud, intelligence officials said.
    Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
  • In the final weeks, U.S. intelligence officials have attributed to Russia multiple fake videos alleging election fraud in presidential swing states.
    Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of intelligence
Noun
  • With a gifted intellect and a solid work ethic, her genuine kindness truly sets her apart.
    Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Digital capitalism thrives on exploiting users’ time, intellect, and data.
    Gerui Wang, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of intellect
Noun
  • The thing that hits you is the brilliance of the drama of it.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
  • As a sixth-generation member of the Swarovski family, her DNA is rich in creativity, craftsmanship, and brilliance.
    Angela Chan-Danisi, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of brilliance
Noun
  • Penn State professor Joel Leja explains that machine learning is completely changing how astronomers process data, enabling rapid analysis of changes in star brightness and revealing orbiting planets.
    Shelli Brunswick, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • This waterproof light beams up to 400 lumens of brightness, and changes output power with the tap of a finger (no futzing with gloves).
    Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of brightness
Noun
  • This is an authorized telling, written with the participation of its subject, who contributes comments with restrained candor and wry, arch wit.
    David Hajdu, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2024
  • The women in my family are known for their wit and their grit, but not exactly their warmth and sensitivity.
    Blake Cale, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2024
Definition of wit
Noun
  • Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker gave the jury instructions that the trial is continuing with the two defendants, and not to factor the absence of the other defendants in their judgment.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
  • This judgment is based on information available to the IC and prior activities of other Russian influence actors, including videos and other disinformation activities.
    Peter Suciu, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of judgment
Noun
  • As for being Afro-gothic, Salim says the idea is to blend African culture with the sensibilities of Mary Shelley.
    Megan Farokhmanesh, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
  • One of Jones’ priorities was to imbue Jackson's music with jazz language and sensibilities, even while aiming for the top of the charts.
    Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of sensibility
Noun
  • For decades, Americans believed that the various democratic safeguards rooted in the court system, the media, and civic norms allowed the country to navigate federal-state tensions with sagacity.
    Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 6 Sep. 2022
  • Over the centuries and across cultures, it’s symbolized everything from sagacity to black magic.
    New York Times, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2024
Definition of sagacity
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