as in intelligence
exceptional discernment and judgment especially in practical matters
a woman with the thick-skinned shrewdness to survive in a tough business
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Noun
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In this sense, artificial intelligence remains quite unlike, and less capable than, human intelligence.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025 -
Three of its members are in NATO, and there are already indicators that former and current members of the intelligence community across the Five Eyes are concerned over how the alliance could be compromised with Trump at the helm.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Saweetie proves her comedic chops as well, while Skinner brings his signature self-aware wit.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2025
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Flaws like these could be glossed over with enough wit.—
Angie Han,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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Mentoring is about passing along the wisdom learned from the successes and failures of one’s career to the next generation.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Even perfectly legitimate laws can be enforced in ways that are harmful, and good governance requires the wisdom to enforce the law in ways that are consistent with other values.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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