thinker

noun

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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
  • The original series followed an eccentric American family with five sons, including gifted genius Malcolm (played by Frankie Muniz), led by parents Hal (Bryan Cranston) and Lois (Jane Kaczmarek).
    Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
  • But there’s still plenty of offensive genius in his game.
    Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of genius
Noun
  • The shtick was that the powers that be had changed their minds after seeing a recut version.
    Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Her husband, my grandfather, was not only a composer who wrote liturgical music, motets, symphonies, and string quartets but also a beloved music teacher who believed that music was as crucial to the development of the mind as math.
    Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of mind
Noun
  • Bastions can be anything from castles to wizard towers or even friendly local pubs.
    Rob Wieland, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Essiedu’s attachment to the series echoes HBO’s previously laid out vision for the reimagining of the popular wizard adventure.
    Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of wizard
Noun
  • The scans identified the same levels of activity in the dopamine-rich areas of the brain in both groups and suggest that, for some, the excitement of romance burns brightly for, regardless of time.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Without a lot of Dune lore kicking about in the back of your brain, Dune: Prophecy is an impossibly opaque story.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of brain
Noun
  • Maybe the judge presiding will have the courage and intellect to break up this cesspool of crime.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
  • His speech emphasized the group’s groundbreaking fusion of jazz and soul within hip-hop, showing that authenticity and intellect could seamlessly blend with coolness.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of intellect
Noun
  • Anticipatory thoughts The psyche has a major influence on stress management.
    Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Following athletes from all over the world, this series delves deep into the psyches of those elite competitors who train to be the fastest person on the planet.
    Essence, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of psyche
Noun
  • Now, Maineri heads into year 12 with 18 pitchers on his roster, hoping that rising junior Caleb Gilbert and sophomore-to-be Zach Hess will emerge at the top of the pitching rotation.
    John Roach, NOLA.com, 19 July 2017
  • 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
Definition of head
Noun
  • Pieter Arntz, malware intelligence researcher at Malwarebytes is advising users to upgrade their software now.
    Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • This now extends to the American national security and intelligence sectors, where that loss of trust is problematic for a country with enduring global responsibilities and interests.
    Bernard Hudson, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of intelligence
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