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
Mia wraps up the episode by making an insightful point: The truth doesn’t expire.
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Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 27 Jan. 2025
None was more chilling and insightful than Trent Reznor accepting virtually with partner Atticus Ross for their Challengers score in front of their music studio console.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2025
The first is the set of behaviors that shape the other behaviors, such as being situationally aware, intuitive, and insightful.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
How could such an insightful, searching and consummately truthful writer seemingly spend her daily life lying to herself?
—Glen Weldon, NPR, 18 Jan. 2025
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Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 27 Jan. 2025
None was more chilling and insightful than Trent Reznor accepting virtually with partner Atticus Ross for their Challengers score in front of their music studio console.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2025
The first is the set of behaviors that shape the other behaviors, such as being situationally aware, intuitive, and insightful.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
How could such an insightful, searching and consummately truthful writer seemingly spend her daily life lying to herself?
—Glen Weldon, NPR, 18 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for insightful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insightful
Adjective
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Leave it to a wise little girl to remind us that there are in fact, more important, things in winning—a loving family, for instance.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
10 Feb. 2025
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Sean also leaned on other gurus in wellness, like Deepak Chopra, Jay Shetty and even unexpected ones like Jay-Z. Additional support came from wise elders in his family, like his mom, in creating this interactive guidebook.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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To be prudent, the organization is making small changes like limiting travel, and only stocking up on supplies for short term needs.—
Selena Simmons-Duffin,
NPR,
8 Feb. 2025
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The prudent move for both parties would be another restructure that would free up some cap space.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2025
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These are perceptive cameras that show the filmmakers’ familiarity and love for the city.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2025
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Amongst Women, which was short-listed for the 1990 Booker Prize, is a word-perfect, powerfully perceptive depiction of a weakening father.—
Sam Sacks,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Jan. 2025
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“Insightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insightful. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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