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as in smart
having or showing quickness of mind
proud parents typically insist that their child is intelligent way beyond his or her years his intelligent response to the emergency averted a disaster
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as in rational
having the ability to reason
there is some debate over whether dolphins are intelligent animals
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as in discreet
having or showing good judgment and restraint especially in conduct or speech
the only intelligent response to such a tasteless joke is to quickly change the subject
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Recent Examples of intelligent
This, along with the tendon arrangement, allows the hand to adapt to the shape of objects, mimicking the natural, intelligent grasping behavior of a human hand.
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Kurt Knutsson, Fox News, 1 Mar. 2025
Folding High-Velocity Hair Dryer for $250, and T3's new Aire IQ, an intelligent hair dryer for $400.
—Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 27 Feb. 2025
Michelle was fiercely intelligent, howlingly funny, and a very talented person.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
The software today is so intelligent and easy to use.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 26 Feb. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, Fox News, 1 Mar. 2025
Folding High-Velocity Hair Dryer for $250, and T3's new Aire IQ, an intelligent hair dryer for $400.
—Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 27 Feb. 2025
Michelle was fiercely intelligent, howlingly funny, and a very talented person.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
The software today is so intelligent and easy to use.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intelligent
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Learn about Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles, smart irrigation, vegetable gardening, and flower species to attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
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Solar energy, smart home tech and open-air designs are more popular, too.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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So the rational strategy, in many cases, is to wait.—
Phil De Luna,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Your inability to establish a rational, functional and legal system of immigration is an abject failure on your part.—
Peter Cunningham,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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This is sure to aggravate some people who prefer the button, which can be a more discreet way to unlock your phone rather than holding it up to your face.—
Eric Zeman,
PCMAG,
19 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, the property only has 101 rooms, creating a boutique even discreet ambiance.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Their techniques are clever, and reveal interesting things about how large language models work.—
Alex Reisner,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2025
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Using bookcases as stands for your food and drinks is another clever way to create creative displays.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
4 Mar. 2025
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But just as smartphones and the internet are powerful tools to broaden their horizons, parents and caregivers are right to be cautious about exactly what their teens are posting on the day-to-day.—
Ella Cerón,
Parents,
27 Feb. 2025
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The market remains cautious about suggesting any change could come soon.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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LeCroy was quick to comfort him—though every mom watching recognized the protective Mama Bear look in her eyes.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
27 Feb. 2025
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But don’t be too quick to go for short-term solutions.—
Ray Titus,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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With a reasonable $3.5 million cap hit for another two years, this is the kind of reclamation project the Penguins should be investing in.—
Shayna Goldman,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025
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Even when a parent has coverage, a lactation consultant may not be within a reasonable driving distance.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
5 Mar. 2025
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The measure also seeks to force insurers to be more judicious with denials, by fining them up to $1 million per case if more than half of appeals filed with regulators are overturned in a year.—
Christine Mai-Duc,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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The answer to those needs is the judicious use of generative AI.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
5 Dec. 2024
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“Intelligent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intelligent. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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