gray matter

noun

Definition of gray matternext
as in sense
the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems she's got the gray matter to figure that equation out

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Recent Examples of gray matter The research specifically found a link between HDL particle size and greater gray matter volume on brain scans. — Hannah Singleton, Health, 15 Jan. 2025 One of the most striking findings was a widespread reduction in gray matter volume (GMV) and cortical thickness across most areas of the cerebral cortex. — William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 But the Sagittarian brain remains plastic far longer than the gray matter of other signs. — Fran Tirado, Them, 18 Dec. 2024 The neuroscientists found that gray matter volume was reduced by up to 4.9 percent during pregnancy. — Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gray matter
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  1. sense
  2. intelligence
  3. intellect
  4. reason
Noun
  • Don't let fraudsters create a false sense of urgency.
    — Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Actress Taylor Dearden partly attributes her character’s sense of calm concentration to her ADHD, a condition Dearden has herself and pushed to give to Dr. Mel, too.
    — Jen Chaney, Vulture, 29 Mar. 2025
Definition of sense
Noun
  • In this sense, artificial intelligence remains quite unlike, and less capable than, human intelligence.
    — Rob Toews, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • This is similar to the previous point about looking outward, but with a sharper focus on competitor intelligence.
    — John Cairney, Sportico.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of intelligence
Noun
  • Good American Family is about Natalia Grace, a child adopted by Kristine and Michael Barnett who already have three children of their own, one of whom has autism and a genius-level intellect.
    — Randall Colburn, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
  • The main theme is not just about the religious persecution of the truth, but rather the conflict between the church and the pursuit of knowledge and humanity’s intellect.
    — Rafael Motamayor, IndieWire, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of intellect
Noun
  • People play video games for a lot of different reasons; video games provide a creative outlet, a chance to connect with others, and moving stories that resonate with our personal experiences.
    — G Kirilloff, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
  • There is no compelling reason to return to the monopolistic system other than for utility shareholders to profit off of Maryland consumers.
    — Mary Beth Tung, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of reason

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