as in wise
having or showing deep understanding and intelligent application of knowledge
a critical study featuring an insightful analysis of the novelist's recurring themes
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Recent Examples of insightful
But its more insightful narrative was the background setting.
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David Faris, TheWeek, 22 Apr. 2026
Cantor is a funny and sometimes insightful writer.
—Chris Hewitt, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
De Waal is really insightful, and his writing is just beautiful.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2026
Modern Disney Baby Names These modern Disney favorites are unique and insightful.
—Holly Garcia, Parents, 6 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for insightful
David Faris, TheWeek, 22 Apr. 2026
Cantor is a funny and sometimes insightful writer.
—Chris Hewitt, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
De Waal is really insightful, and his writing is just beautiful.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2026
Modern Disney Baby Names These modern Disney favorites are unique and insightful.
—Holly Garcia, Parents, 6 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for insightful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insightful
Adjective
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Reaves finished the night with 15 points on 7-for-14 shooting, a step up efficiency-wise from his return to the court in Game 5 on Wednesday.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
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Containers dry out much quicker, so keep that in mind when selecting plants and opt for water-wise and drought-resistant varieties, Vater suggests.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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This will require implementing policies that support prudent spending, rather than undermining it.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Some pilots say that — once again — waiting, and keeping both engines running, might have been the most prudent move.—
James Glanz,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Your perceptive nature spots what others miss, so trust instinct and document the change.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2026
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Better to have dozens of funny, perceptive interviewees (Tina Fey, Conan O’Brien, John Mulaney, Adam Sandler, Lily Tomlin) piece it together, than to expect much from the guy who doesn’t care to self-analyze anyway.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Insightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insightful. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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