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
Both options include overnight stays at The Inn and include fun bonuses such as film screenings, evening cocktails, and insightful lectures.
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Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2025
Looking ahead, Garry plans to continue to inspire thousands more people with his transformative keynote speeches and insightful books.
—Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
But Nothingness proves to be an insightful making-of about a movie masterpiece, offering up a 90-minute preview of what’s in store for the next nine hours.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Feb. 2025
In Mike White’s hands, The White Lotus remains a beautifully insightful satire with lots to say about money, power and true happiness.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 13 Feb. 2025
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Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2025
Looking ahead, Garry plans to continue to inspire thousands more people with his transformative keynote speeches and insightful books.
—Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
But Nothingness proves to be an insightful making-of about a movie masterpiece, offering up a 90-minute preview of what’s in store for the next nine hours.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Feb. 2025
In Mike White’s hands, The White Lotus remains a beautifully insightful satire with lots to say about money, power and true happiness.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 13 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for insightful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insightful
Adjective
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The Camino is wise; its lessons come slowly, mile by mile, day by day.—
Daniela Diaz,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2025
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Even if the snow continuously falls, removing it before more than four inches accumulates is wise, as large amounts of snow are significantly more difficult to remove.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Retirees don’t have as much time to recover their losses, so accumulating precious metals like gold and silver can be a prudent move.—
Marc Guberti,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Feb. 2025
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Indeed, its tonal balance feels of a piece with the playwright’s personality—erudition and prudent attention to identity and representation leavened with irreverent nods to his throat chakra, The Artist’s Way, and teen soaps on The WB.—
Marley Marius,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Listen to this article Over the last quarter century, David Suchet became the definitive Hercule Poirot, starring as the fussy but perceptive private detective in 70 screen adaptations of Agatha Christie’s murder mysteries.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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And this emotional but never melodramatic four-part drama, written by Jack Thorne (His Dark Materials) and directed by Michael Keillor, is an unusually empathetic and perceptive example.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Insightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insightful. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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