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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Many in the community felt that Hoback prioritized sensationalism rather than conducting thorough research, turning what could have been an insightful exploration into a speculative thriller.
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Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 23 Oct. 2024
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—The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
Reading a book, having an insightful conversation or watching a great film nourishes his mind.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
What exactly that something turned out to be is the central preoccupation of Hysteria!, a fun, insightful, and occasionally scary coming-of-age horror series that premieres Oct. 18 on Peacock.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
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Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 23 Oct. 2024
To continue enjoying The New Yorker after the Festival—including in-depth reporting, insightful cultural coverage, cartoons, crosswords, podcasts, and more—sign up for our daily newsletter.
—The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
Reading a book, having an insightful conversation or watching a great film nourishes his mind.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
What exactly that something turned out to be is the central preoccupation of Hysteria!, a fun, insightful, and occasionally scary coming-of-age horror series that premieres Oct. 18 on Peacock.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
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Some are wise enough to move beyond their comfort zones: Just last month, Patek Philippe launched its first new collection in 25 years, aimed at a younger clientele.Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
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Effective national security leadership requires a president with a steady temperament, alongside wise and experienced advisors.Sam Nunn, TIME, 2 Nov. 2024
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This commitment to financial discipline and a corporate culture of creativity, innovation, smart experimentation and prudent risk taking is the key to unlocking a firm’s full potential, regardless of size.Jeffrey Bartel, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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So rather than just hand it out to whoever asks, prudent people do some research, then decide where their money would be most effective.Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 15 Oct. 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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While resilient and perceptive, Scorpios are natural investigators, always searching for the truth beneath the surface.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Insightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insightful. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024.
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