as in intimate
characterized by what feels naturally right or true without coming from thought or learning
He has an intuitive sense of what others are feeling that makes him a great listener. The designer has an intuitive style that stands out from the crowd but is also practical.
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Recent Examples of intuitive
The service packs everything into an interface that's intuitive no matter your level of experience with this kind of software.
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PCMAG, 18 Jan. 2025
The night-vision monocular is fashioned from aluminum alloy and ABS, and sports a non-slip grip as well as an intuitive button layout, which should make for comfortable long-haul single-handed operation.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 17 Jan. 2025
As the technology has become more user-friendly and intuitive, adoption has accelerated rapidly in regions of the world—such as LATAM, Africa, and parts of Asia—that lag in financial services.
—Christian Catalini, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
The large dustbin is easy to remove and clean, and the three-part set-up was quick and intuitive.
—Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2025
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PCMAG, 18 Jan. 2025
The night-vision monocular is fashioned from aluminum alloy and ABS, and sports a non-slip grip as well as an intuitive button layout, which should make for comfortable long-haul single-handed operation.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 17 Jan. 2025
As the technology has become more user-friendly and intuitive, adoption has accelerated rapidly in regions of the world—such as LATAM, Africa, and parts of Asia—that lag in financial services.
—Christian Catalini, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
The large dustbin is easy to remove and clean, and the three-part set-up was quick and intuitive.
—Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for intuitive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intuitive
Adjective
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This more intimate delivery contrasted with his typically bombastic style, lending weight to his critiques.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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From helping design the wedding dress to that touching, intimate post-wedding scene, Karam takes EW inside Marjan and Joe's romance.—
Patrick Gomez,
EW.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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Ola Malmqvist, who was the United States Tennis Association’s head of women’s tennis during Gauff's breakout, agrees with the players that physicality and athleticism have become more intrinsic to the tour, creating a greater gulf for teen prodigies to cross.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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Finding Balance Self-Determination Theory holds that autonomy—the fundamental need to feel a sense of control and personal agency over our actions—is tightly linked to intrinsic motivation, engagement, and overall well-being.—
Spencer Dorn,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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That kind of inherent understanding of a community in a specific geographical area, and the intricacies of their struggles, can’t be researched, only witnessed firsthand.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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To operate a dangerous vehicle is not an inherent right but a privilege, and one that can be taken away for those who don’t exercise it responsibly.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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Its low latency allows for instinctive operation whether controlled by a single operator or remotely.—
Beatrice Verhoeven,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
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According to Prada, this particular collection represented to her our instinctive approach to dressing: prioritizing what feels right over what we’re told to wear.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Intuitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intuitive. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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