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
As such, there is something exceedingly insightful in this small mindset shift – a true nugget of wisdom worth embracing.
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Kwame Christian, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2025
His insightful commentary on content creation and distribution models shows a mind that is always looking ahead, spotting new consumer trends and market opportunities before anyone else notices a shift.
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—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Taking a few minutes to connect before diving into the medicine can transform the relationship and even help doctors collect a more detailed, insightful history, Schwartzstein says.
—Shreyas Teegala, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Mar. 2025
Though in a newly solo venture, Nelson’s new music still brims with the insightful songwriting and grizzled voice he’s known for.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2025
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Kwame Christian, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2025
His insightful commentary on content creation and distribution models shows a mind that is always looking ahead, spotting new consumer trends and market opportunities before anyone else notices a shift.
7.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Taking a few minutes to connect before diving into the medicine can transform the relationship and even help doctors collect a more detailed, insightful history, Schwartzstein says.
—Shreyas Teegala, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Mar. 2025
Though in a newly solo venture, Nelson’s new music still brims with the insightful songwriting and grizzled voice he’s known for.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for insightful
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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Not all stocks will weather the storm equally, but undervalued, dividend-paying companies—particularly those with strong balance sheets and a track record of prudent capital discipline—are well-positioned to navigate the turbulence.—
John Buckingham,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Her action was no surprise—judges don’t tend to be well disposed toward efforts to bump them off cases, which is why prudent litigants are wary of making such requests.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 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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There's no direct evidence that cats can tell when someone is pregnant, but there is plenty to suggest our feline friends are perceptive enough to know when change is afoot.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Insightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insightful. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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