INTELLIGENCE Synonyms: 134 Similar and Opposite Words

intelligence

noun

in-ˈte-lə-jən(t)s

Definition of intelligence

as in intellect

the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems high scores on this test supposedly demonstrate great intelligence

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as in information

a report of recent events or facts not previously known usually received the latest intelligence about how the war was going

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as in wit

exceptional discernment and judgment especially in practical matters as head of the customer service department, he has handled complaints and disputes with unfailing intelligence and good humor

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Recent Examples of intelligence The judiciary’s Mizan news agency identified the two as Omid Behzad and Pouria Safvat, who were accused of providing military coordinates, images and other intelligence used in attacks on Iranian targets. — Elena Becatoros, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 Market intelligence firms like Novaspace say that up to 43,000 satellites will be built and launched over the coming decade. — Martin Halliwell, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Its visual intelligence spans being able to understand hundred-page documents, television series, or 100-hour livestreams and turning them into searchable, interactive knowledge hubs. — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026 The paycheck, however, is unlikely to shrink, says Syndio CEO Maria Colacurcio, whose company provides pay intelligence software. — Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for intelligence

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Noun

Our embodied experience often notices shifts before our intellect explains them.

— Angela Cusack, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Temilola Adeoye, a comedian, writer and content creator in New York City,attributes this behavior to shortcomings in intellect and literacy — or to a desire to have one’s intellect validated by others.

— Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

Definition of intellect

Noun

Carson has brought him here to welcome a range of conversations and guests that the show’s usual host, that paragon of midwestern affability and assuring wit, couldn’t welcome himself.

— Joshua Jelly-Schapiro, Vanity Fair, 21 July 2026
The family-friendly mythological comedy follows eight ordinary mortals who must use their collective wit and courage to outsmart formidable deities, ultimately earning the legendary title of the Eight Immortals.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 July 2026

Definition of wit

Noun

In that sense, the conditions included in the Garnacho deal must have a realistic possibility of not occurring in order for the deal to be recorded, at least initially, as a loan.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026
With real couples, the sense of love and familiarity was already present.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

Definition of sense

Noun

Barack Obama’s summer book list came out this week, revealing fresh insights about which authors the 44th president turns to again and again for his warm-weather reading.

— Ela Jalil, Washington Post, 31 July 2026
If not, how each performs could give an insight into what the manager is looking for from them and whether those demands differ according to their respective skill sets.

— Art de Roché, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of insight

Noun

The differentiator becomes the ability to originate with clarity, express with integrity and steward consequences with wisdom.

— Darnley Merzier, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Recent lab research is starting to give that folk wisdom some concrete support, though the science stops well short of proving a raw bar order will change a hormone panel.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of wisdom

Noun

Cignetti has tapped into a distinctly Hoosier brand of team pride, which proves that his acumen is just as strong off the football field as on it.

— Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 28 Jan. 2026
The guys up at Auburn rave about his intelligence, his football acumen and his work ethic.

— Creg Stephenson | [email protected], al, 20 Jan. 2023

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