noetic

adjective

Definition of noeticnext
as in mental

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  1. mental
  2. thinking
  3. rational
  4. psychological
  5. internal
  6. intellectual
  7. cognitive
  8. brilliant
Adjective
  • Williamson said earlier this week that his hamstring is completely healed, but his mental state remains a work in progress.
    oregonlive, oregonlive, 13 Apr. 2023
  • Sign up That Torrance pushed Vial and Eduardo to such mental anguish does not surprise immigrant-justice advocates.
    María Inés Taracena, The New Republic, 12 Apr. 2023
Definition of mental
Adjective
  • Nibert loved the free-thinking spirit of the village and its college.
    Keith BieryGolick, Cincinnati.com, 28 Aug. 2019
  • Credit Gus Malzahn for being proactive and thinking long-term in choosing his starting quarterback.
    Creg Stephenson | cstephenson@al.com, al, 22 Aug. 2019
Definition of thinking
Adjective
  • Those feelings can flood your brain, overtake some of your rational decision-making ability, and lead you to shy away from asking difficult or direct questions.
    Michelle Greenberg-Kobrin, Contributor, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Striking this balance between rational responsibility and intrepid innovation will ensure trust and fairness while fostering breakthroughs that define market leaders.
    Douglas B. Laney, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of rational
Adjective
  • Clinical experiments show that something as simple as having a vase of unscented roses on your desk, for instance, can significantly lower your blood pressure and bring about physiological and psychological calming.
    Kathy Willis, WIRED, 28 Dec. 2024
  • The Psychology Behind Hibernation Relationships From a psychological standpoint, hibernation relationships can be viewed as a response to seasonal rhythms.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of psychological
Adjective
  • Much of the internal culture and shared language overlaps with white supremacist and other ideologies.
    Will Carless, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
  • After both of their outbursts, Teeny was very clear in explaining how their issues with Sam were way more about their own internal issues and coming to terms with being comfortable in their own skin than anything Sam did.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of internal
Adjective
  • These courses not only demonstrate intellectual curiosity but also highlight a student’s ability to handle the demands of a college curriculum.
    Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Godard’s intellectual approach never turns skeptical.
    Armond White, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of intellectual
Adjective
  • The news set off criticism from both sides of the aisle, resurging calls for term limits or cognitive tests for lawmakers.
    Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The key lies in maintaining cognitive engagement and intellectual curiosity while leveraging AI’s strengths.
    Daria Rudnik, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of cognitive
Adjective
  • Waning crescent moon, Venus and Regulus Those on the East Coast who look up and to the east Sept. 19 about 45 minutes before sunrise will see a crescent moon, Venus and brilliant star Regulus aligned.
    Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Sherwood then iced the game with a brilliant defensive play while protecting the late 2-0 lead.
    Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of brilliant
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“Noetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noetic. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.

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