Synonyms of insider

insider

noun

as in contact

a person who belongs to a group or organization and has special knowledge about it

Political insiders say that she is planning to run for president.

The book gives fans an insider's view of Hollywood.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contact
• in
• somebody
• bigwig
• VIP
• connection
• intermediary
• arbitrator
• middleman
• mediator
• arbiter
• big shot
• intercessor
• conciliator
• interposer
• go-between

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of insider

While there are endless polos, quarter-zips, and hats to choose from, real insiders know that the most coveted item inside the shop is a limited-edition gnome figurine that dons a new outfit and design for the tournament each year. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2025

Carlos King shares insider strategies on sustaining buzz, protecting your brand, and making money moves long after the cameras stop rolling. —Jasmine Browley, Essence, 24 Mar. 2025

Industry insiders expressed skepticism about such arrangements, however: neither of those galleries exist today. —Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 14 Mar. 2025

Times art critic Christopher Knight asks, should the museum move? Are White House insiders using Trump’s tariff announcements to play the stock market? —Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025