BRAINPOWER Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

brainpower

noun

ˈbrān-ˌpau̇(-ə)r

Definition of brainpower

as in intellect

the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems the president's inner circle of advisers just didn't seem to have the brainpower to deal with the crisis

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Recent Examples of brainpower He is chided for his opinions on race and for believing that women have less brainpower than men. — Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 22 June 2026 Making an impact, seriously reaching people, doesn’t take an exorbitant amount of brainpower, a secret formula or a sleek, new artificial intelligence model. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 18 June 2026 The media frenzy surrounding AI in higher education has largely painted the Gen Z and Gen Alpha students adapting this new world as lazy or entitled, content to skate by on artificial brainpower. — Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 21 May 2026 The purchase of majority ownership by Dodgers owner Mark Walter means, among other things, that the teams are sharing brainpower and ideas. — Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for brainpower

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Noun

As its sign of rulership, this Earth sign gives the messenger planet a grounding outlet for its intellect and curiosity.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
Here was a juicy alleged scandal involving two big names, a public intellectual and an actor publicly known for her intellect.

— Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of intellect

Noun

Ravens and crows have also represented intelligence, knowledge, transformation, and even creation in cultures around the world.

— Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026
Both sides stressed that the use of intelligence and electrification technology is an important focus for working together.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of intelligence

Noun

In its evaluation, the committee cited the film’s polished craftsmanship and the clarity of its directorial vision, pointing to the tone and mise-en-scène that sustain a sense of pressure throughout the story.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
To channel this sense of joyful minimalism, pair a bold color with playful accents, rich textures, and meaningful décor that brings personality to the space without overwhelming it.

— Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 25 Aug. 2026

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