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
The two long-distance friends would catch each other up on their lives, while having insightful and informative conversations about culture, politics, and gender.
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Kyndall Cunningham, Vox, 10 Apr. 2025
Thank you as always for the insightful questions, everyone.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
The Essential Takeaways This insightful research study provided two eye-opening outcomes.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Very insightful and good to know what GMs look for in player from a fan perspective.
—Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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Kyndall Cunningham, Vox, 10 Apr. 2025
Thank you as always for the insightful questions, everyone.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
The Essential Takeaways This insightful research study provided two eye-opening outcomes.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Very insightful and good to know what GMs look for in player from a fan perspective.
—Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insightful
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Word to the wise: the end credits are more like a Marvel movie as they are interrupted by a longish extra scene that includes a special cast member, blues legend Buddy Guy, plus yet another musical number at the end of credits.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Getting another running back on Day 3 is a wise move, and getting Deion Sanders into the Cowboys’ stratosphere at No. 239 will certainly make Jerry Jones smile.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Since sector performance generally rotates as the economy moves through different phases, broad sector exposure is a prudent hedge against unpredictable shifts in the market.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Magic Mountain crews had hoped to fix Superman: Escape from Krypton when the coaster closed for maintenance in September, but the necessary parts weren’t readily available and the most prudent option was to permanently close the ride, according to Harris.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
29 Mar. 2025
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In John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs, author Ian Leslie details their union with perceptive insights bolstered by extensive research.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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When an employee like Emily exhibits signs of distress, a perceptive leader acknowledges the issue without judgment, fostering an environment where team members feel seen and valued beyond their professional roles.—
Andriana Eliadis,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Insightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insightful. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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