rocket scientist
Americannoun
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a specialist in rocketry.
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an exemplar of keen intelligence, especially mathematical ability.
Example Sentences
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It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to make the connection.
From Fox News
Russell Mark, the rocket scientist turned national team performance manager for USA Swimming, last month compared Ledecky’s astonishing consistency to Angels centerfielder Mike Trout.
From Los Angeles Times
“It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that climate change and the environment will be the story of the next decade.”
From New York Times
“He’s attacking things from every angle,” said Russell Mark, a former rocket scientist who is USA Swimming’s high-performance coach.
From Washington Post
“You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to see we have challenges and frictions and things that have to be dealt with, with communication,” Solskjaer said.
From Seattle Times
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