intuition
noun
in·tu·i·tion
ˌin-tü-ˈi-shən 
-tyü-
1
a
: the power or faculty of attaining to direct knowledge or cognition without evident rational thought and inference
b
: immediate apprehension or cognition
c
: knowledge or conviction gained by intuition
2
: quick and ready insight
Examples of intuition in a Sentence
Intuition was telling her that something was very wrong.
“How did you know I would drop by?” “Oh, I don't know. It must have been intuition.”
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These seemingly small observations are the raw material of intuition.
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Jay Patel, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
For Nancy, the struggle is trusting her intuition and doing what’s right while prioritizing the safety of herself and her son, who idolizes his dad and expresses typical bratty teen contempt for his mom.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2025
Ahead of the show, Black took some time to sit down to talk about the ambitious project, delving into her experience at the heart of the vibrant San Francisco scene, her exploration of personal growth, and the grounding power of intuition that has guided her journey.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
And subjects who saw the seal first scored higher on intuition and spontaneity measures.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 4 Mar. 2025
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Jay Patel, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
For Nancy, the struggle is trusting her intuition and doing what’s right while prioritizing the safety of herself and her son, who idolizes his dad and expresses typical bratty teen contempt for his mom.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2025
Ahead of the show, Black took some time to sit down to talk about the ambitious project, delving into her experience at the heart of the vibrant San Francisco scene, her exploration of personal growth, and the grounding power of intuition that has guided her journey.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
And subjects who saw the seal first scored higher on intuition and spontaneity measures.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 4 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for intuition
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“Intuition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intuition. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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intuition
noun
in·tu·ition
ˌin-t(y)u̇-ˈish-ən
1
: immediate apprehension or cognition without reasoning or inferring
2
: knowledge or conviction gained by intuition
3
: the power or faculty of gaining direct knowledge or cognition without evident rational thought and inference
intuitively
adverb
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