thinker

noun

Definition of thinkernext
1
as in genius
a very smart person many of our most renowned thinkers gathered for the symposium

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2
as in mind
the part of a person that feels, thinks, perceives, wills, and especially reasons loves crossword puzzles, bridge, and other pastimes that makes her use the old thinker

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  1. genius
  2. mind
  3. wizard
  4. brain
  5. intellect
  6. psyche
  7. head
  8. intelligence
Noun
  • Compound returns will continue to reveal their eighth wonder genius, while Social Security will become morph into a late-in-life retirement supplement instead of a national retirement plan.
    John Tamny, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Palmer, in turn, leaned into her growing reputation as a crowdfunding genius.
    Lila Shapiro, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of genius
Noun
  • Substack When people think of Substack, the publishing platform that hosts some of the biggest and highest-paying newsletters of the day, front-facing, short-form video content doesn’t necessarily come to mind.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
  • This was not out of choice: After his capture and before his execution, Höss was ordered to write his memoir, giving an insight into the workings of a mind that was both ordinary and chillingly evil.
    Saskya Vandoorne, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of mind
Noun
  • The 38-year-old offensive wizard led the No. 1 scoring offense in the NFL during the regular season at 33.2 points per game.
    Vincent Frank, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
  • The software's setup wizard asks about income first and then moves on to credits, deductions, and taxes.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of wizard
Noun
  • Your Gut on Booze The brain and the gut are in a negative feedback loop over alcohol, goading each other into another drink.
    Betsy Andrews, Saveur, 9 Jan. 2025
  • The Brain Under Stress: Conversations That Hinder Collaboration Stress has a profound impact on how the brain processes conversations.
    Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of brain
Noun
  • Foreman theater answered this call by creating dreamscapes that eluded our intellect’s mania for control.
    Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Hubert began gifting his fellow Orc with temporary intellect, which nearly caused an uprising amongst his clansmen.
    Kazuma Hashimoto, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of intellect
Noun
  • The Oakland Hills fire is such a historic catastrophe that it is burned into the department psyche.
    Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2025
  • The devastation of the fires has undoubtedly taken a grave toll on the psyches of those affected, experts agree.
    Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of psyche
Noun
  • Cal Fire representatives said the current parking mess has already impacted them because the driveway to their station enters the highway not far from the trail head.
    J. Harry Jones, Ramona Sentinel, 19 July 2017
  • Delimitros said one of the truck’s side view mirrors struck her in the head, causing minor injuries.
    David Hernandez, sandiegouniontribune.com, 19 July 2017
Definition of head
Noun
  • Trump's selection of Gabbard has drawn scrutiny over her lack of a background in intelligence, along with her views on Russia, recently deposed Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad and other U.S. adversaries.
    Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Contributor Artificial intelligence has quickly moved from a buzzword in tech circles to a vital part of everyday life.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of intelligence
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