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Thinker

Verb / ˈθɪŋkɜ: / Another word for thinker — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who thinks deeply and seriously about important matters.

Synonyms & similar words

mind creativethinker philosopher intellectual scholar pundit sage brain genius mastermind cogitator contemplator ponderer ruminator speculator theorist visionary problem-solver

Synonyms by register

Formal

intellectual philosopher scholar theorist

Informal

brain egghead ponderer

Literary

sage luminary visionary

Antonyms

doer actor practitioner agent worker performer

Common collocations

  • deep thinker
  • original thinker
  • critical thinker
  • creative thinker
  • great thinker
  • leading thinker
  • active thinker

Word family

noun thinker
verb think
adjective thoughtful
adverb thoughtfully

Usage note

A 'thinker' is someone who uses their intellect to form ideas or opinions. It often implies a more profound or abstract engagement with ideas than simply 'someone who thinks'.

Example sentences

  1. The thinker spent hours pondering the meaning of the universe.
  2. She was a great thinker and had many ideas for solving problems.
  3. The philosopher was a deep thinker and had many followers.
  4. The scientist was a critical thinker and always questioned everything.
  5. The writer was a creative thinker and came up with many original ideas.

Quotes

  • A great thinker is someone who can hear the truth and speak it clearly.
  • A true thinker always considers the consequences of his or her actions.
  • The greatest thinkers in history have always been the ones who dared to question the status quo.

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