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Thinkers

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

Definition

Thinkers are people who think deeply and often about important or complex ideas.

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Common collocations

  • great thinkers
  • leading thinkers
  • influential thinkers
  • deep thinkers
  • critical thinkers
  • creative thinkers
  • future thinkers
  • original thinkers

Word family

noun thinker
verb think
adjective thoughtful

Usage note

The term 'thinkers' often refers to individuals who engage in deep or abstract thought, particularly those who contribute significantly to intellectual discourse. It can sometimes carry a slightly detached or academic connotation.

Example sentences

  1. The great thinkers of history have shaped the world we live in today.
  2. My teacher says I'm a good thinker because I always ask questions and try to understand things.
  3. We need more thinkers to solve the world's problems.
  4. The group of thinkers brainstormed different solutions to the problem.
  5. I'm not much of a thinker, I prefer to just go with the flow.

Quotes

  • Great thinkers have always encountered opposition from mediocre minds.
  • The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think.
  • A great thinker does not necessarily have to discover a new idea, but he must rediscover and affirm that old truth which has been ignored or forgotten.

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