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
With its mix of comedy, romance and a heartfelt message, The DUFF stands alongside Mean Girls as a fun, insightful teen comedy that resonates with anyone who’s ever felt out of place.
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Jane Lacroix, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
In dynamic areas such as science and medicine, moderation should be transparent because fact-checkers have mistaken legitimate minority opinion and insightful dissent for misinformation.
—F.d. Flam, The Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2024
The dream version of Paul draws an insightful contrast between their respective relationships with their patients: Jimmy would come undone if one of his patients didn’t turn out okay, while Paul can separate himself.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2024
Another insightful observation involved an old shoe.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Jane Lacroix, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
In dynamic areas such as science and medicine, moderation should be transparent because fact-checkers have mistaken legitimate minority opinion and insightful dissent for misinformation.
—F.d. Flam, The Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2024
The dream version of Paul draws an insightful contrast between their respective relationships with their patients: Jimmy would come undone if one of his patients didn’t turn out okay, while Paul can separate himself.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2024
Another insightful observation involved an old shoe.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insightful
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No one’s ever asked the kids up in the Grading The Week offices to help them with their taxes, but those wise apples sure know how to work a calculator.Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
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Educating employees—especially those in finance roles—about the risks of fraudulent invoices and how to verify payment requests would be wise for organizations to prioritize in light of novel cyberattacks like this.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The company continues its strategy of maintaining a conservative capital structure with prudent leverage.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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And after the chaos Washington descended into following the 2020 election, analysts might be prudent to assume Trump wouldn’t take another loss without an intense battle.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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Haugerud’s airily woven script isn’t shy about hanging on coincidence and contrivance, as its various narrative strands hover between perceptive human observation and playful hypothesis.Guy Lodge, Variety, 6 Sep. 2024
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Consumers are very perceptive, and this can lead to audience alienation.Emily Reynolds Bergh, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Insightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insightful. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.
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