as in instinct
an innate sense of what is true or what will happen
Although the child looked fine, the parents' intuition told them something was wrong.
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Take Einstein’s breakthrough theories or Steve Jobs’ vision for Apple—these were born out of intuition rather than pure data.
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Andre Shojaie, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Follow your heart and let your intuition lead the way.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2024
Governed by the moon, this Water sign is often admired for its innate sensitivity and intuition, but much like Elle Woods, Cancers are unstoppable and tenacious despite their soft exterior, making this an ideal costume choice.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
Empathy, intuition and the ability to navigate complex emotional dynamics remain uniquely human skills.
—Anisha Sircar, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Andre Shojaie, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Follow your heart and let your intuition lead the way.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2024
Governed by the moon, this Water sign is often admired for its innate sensitivity and intuition, but much like Elle Woods, Cancers are unstoppable and tenacious despite their soft exterior, making this an ideal costume choice.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
Empathy, intuition and the ability to navigate complex emotional dynamics remain uniquely human skills.
—Anisha Sircar, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Intuition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intuition. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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