in the know

phrase

: in possession of exclusive knowledge or information

broadly : well-informed

Examples of in the know in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Leopard is a classic, of course, but style lovers in the know are expanding their animal print repertoire to create a new classic with the motif. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

But for lovers of all things sweet and creamy, Cheesecake Funk is today a veritable mecca for those in the know. — David Farley, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Sep. 2026

Donna Tartt is perhaps the most (in)famous—but for those in the know, Scott Hawkins is up there. — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026

With its high design, beach club and scenery rooftop, La Roqqa is set to become a hive of beautiful Italians and in the know travelers who want the sexiness of the riviera without the masses. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in the know

• afterglow
• akimbo
• albino
• aliquot
• allegro
• amigo
• apropos
• audio
• bungalow
• calico
• calypso
• cameo