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
Song and Hua decided Tudose’s proof was more general and insightful than ChatGPT’s.
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Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
The documentary is about a lengthy and insightful interview Lennon and Yoko Ono gave on the day Lennon was shot and killed in 1980.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
Few superstar athletes are as pragmatic, honest and insightful as Nathan MacKinnon, particularly at his team’s toughest moments.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 17 May 2026
Ferrer’s memoirs are nuanced and deeply insightful, if sometimes a little too close to hagiography.
—Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026
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Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
The documentary is about a lengthy and insightful interview Lennon and Yoko Ono gave on the day Lennon was shot and killed in 1980.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
Few superstar athletes are as pragmatic, honest and insightful as Nathan MacKinnon, particularly at his team’s toughest moments.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 17 May 2026
Ferrer’s memoirs are nuanced and deeply insightful, if sometimes a little too close to hagiography.
—Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insightful
Adjective
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Room-wise, both of the standard offerings sit in the same size range, though MGM has more options to indulge in larger rooms and suites, and feels newer in design.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 May 2026
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Travel Wise getty images Those who love hitting the road during summer would be wise to remember that the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is known as the 100 Deadliest Days for driving.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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That would seem to be the prudent path, and Brown figures the experience already has been invaluable.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
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Allowing Brown to oversee the deadline as either a buyer or a team standing pat seems prudent.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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This perceptive and sophisticated text offered the most informative medical account of the Black Death written by an eyewitness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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There is a specific subset of leaders who are perceptive, analytically rigorous and committed to the quality of their work.—
Bill Koch,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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“Insightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insightful. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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