quick-wittedness

noun

Definition of quick-wittednessnext
as in quickness

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  1. brightness
  2. brilliance
  3. intelligence
  4. acumen
  5. insight
Noun
  • Out of the box, in HDR Cinema mode, the Bravia 9 shows a peak brightness of 725 nits with a full-screen white field and a blazing 2,440 nits with an 18% white field.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Cranberry Sauce: Bourbon or Tennessee Whiskey’s Sweetness The tart, fruity brightness of cranberry sauce pairs nicely with a sweeter whiskey that can balance out its zing.
    Emily Price, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of brightness
Noun
  • As a sixth-generation member of the Swarovski family, her DNA is rich in creativity, craftsmanship, and brilliance.
    Angela Chan-Danisi, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • The thing that hits you is the brilliance of the drama of it.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of brilliance
Noun
  • Today, such a contest would be made all the more unpredictable given the complexity and ambiguity of measuring progress toward something so abstract as intelligence.
    Henry A. Kissinger, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
  • The second episode illustrates the scope of the resources and intelligence operation required to identify and attempt to hunt him down.
    Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
Definition of intelligence
Noun
  • The guys up at Auburn rave about his intelligence, his football acumen and his work ethic.
    Creg Stephenson | cstephenson@al.com, al, 20 Jan. 2023
  • But Lord knows, there’s a mountain of acumen and perspicacity or, in plain terms, good horse sense stored in those minds and souls.
    Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Jan. 2023
Definition of acumen
Noun
  • Taking charge and initiating a dialogue that offers insight on which to base decisions will save you time and money.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is 30% off, delivering advanced health tracking, AI wellness insights, and sleep monitoring in a sleek Wear OS design.
    Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of insight
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