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as in smart
having or showing quickness of mind
proud parents typically insist that their child is intelligent way beyond his or her years his intelligent response to the emergency averted a disaster
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as in rational
having the ability to reason
there is some debate over whether dolphins are intelligent animals
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as in discreet
having or showing good judgment and restraint especially in conduct or speech
the only intelligent response to such a tasteless joke is to quickly change the subject
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Recent Examples of intelligent
This, along with the tendon arrangement, allows the hand to adapt to the shape of objects, mimicking the natural, intelligent grasping behavior of a human hand.
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Kurt Knutsson, Fox News, 1 Mar. 2025
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—Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 27 Feb. 2025
Michelle was fiercely intelligent, howlingly funny, and a very talented person.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
The software today is so intelligent and easy to use.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 26 Feb. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, Fox News, 1 Mar. 2025
Folding High-Velocity Hair Dryer for $250, and T3's new Aire IQ, an intelligent hair dryer for $400.
—Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 27 Feb. 2025
Michelle was fiercely intelligent, howlingly funny, and a very talented person.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
The software today is so intelligent and easy to use.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intelligent
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Solar energy, smart home tech and open-air designs are more popular, too.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Learn about Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles, smart irrigation, vegetable gardening, and flower species to attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
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So the rational strategy, in many cases, is to wait.—
Phil De Luna,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Also use your words to compose a factual, rational statement of your position.—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2025
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This exclusive neighborhood, nestled along the coastline of California, is known for its breathtaking natural beauty, discreet luxury, and appeal to high-profile residents.—
Ally Neagen,
Glamour,
7 Mar. 2025
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If these strategies aren't sufficient, explore internal opportunities or begin a discreet job search.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Their techniques are clever, and reveal interesting things about how large language models work.—
Alex Reisner,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2025
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Aging can be a time of sustained growth — fueled by deliberate practice, emotional engagement, and the clever use of AI.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Some loyal Tesla bulls are treating the drop as a temporary setback (or even a buying opportunity), while more cautious investors are rethinking their exposure.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Slow down and stay cautious: On wet roads, slowing down is paramount.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Orange County Register,
10 Mar. 2025
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And for quick touch-ups on dry hair, there’s a setting that goes up to 320°F.—
Siena Gagliano,
Allure,
11 Mar. 2025
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In his final words his team before tip-off, Skerry stressed filling the gaps on defense, turning defensive rebounds into quick transition offense, and running a first offensive play featuring sophomore guard and CAA Player of the Year Tyler Tejada.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Mar. 2025
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With a reasonable $3.5 million cap hit for another two years, this is the kind of reclamation project the Penguins should be investing in.—
Shayna Goldman,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025
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Even when a parent has coverage, a lactation consultant may not be within a reasonable driving distance.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
5 Mar. 2025
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The measure also seeks to force insurers to be more judicious with denials, by fining them up to $1 million per case if more than half of appeals filed with regulators are overturned in a year.—
Christine Mai-Duc,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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The answer to those needs is the judicious use of generative AI.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
5 Dec. 2024
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“Intelligent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intelligent. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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