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
Join us for a candid and insightful conversation as Alexander shares personal stories from his decades in showbiz, explores his evolution as a creator, and reflects on the current state of the industry.
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 13 May 2025
Entertaining and insightful, the demonstrations blend history, storytelling, and preparation techniques of dishes like shrimp ceviche and ropa vieja—edible reflections of Key West’s Bahamian, Cuban, and Caribbean influences.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 8 May 2025
Early in that conflict, insightful leaders in Britain and the U.S. concluded that new international organizations were essential to avert a third world war.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Listen to insightful lectures, marvel at the cosmos and nerd out with fellow astrophiles.
—Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 14 May 2025
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 13 May 2025
Entertaining and insightful, the demonstrations blend history, storytelling, and preparation techniques of dishes like shrimp ceviche and ropa vieja—edible reflections of Key West’s Bahamian, Cuban, and Caribbean influences.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 8 May 2025
Early in that conflict, insightful leaders in Britain and the U.S. concluded that new international organizations were essential to avert a third world war.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Listen to insightful lectures, marvel at the cosmos and nerd out with fellow astrophiles.
—Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insightful
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Considering Micah Parsons, Trey Hendrickson and T.J. Watt are all in line for new deals soon, getting something done with Hutchinson sooner rather than later would be wise.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Which is wiser: Spending money on more firefighting resources after wildfires break out and absorbing the extraordinary cost of damages, or investing in technologies and training to prevent wildfires from happening in the first place?—
Abhishek Singh,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Meanwhile, consumers are at a loss to know which mental health apps are prudent and useful and which ones are problematic and ought to be avoided.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Creating a more even playing time split could be prudent, but the club must be mindful of Caratini’s health as a 31-year-old who has only twice caught more than 500 innings in a season.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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He’s heard the sale rumors but somehow isn’t perceptive enough to see through the semi-ambulatory Griffin’s disguise.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
21 May 2025
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None of his previous work has been released in the U.S., which is unfortunate because Demoustier (brother of the talented actress Anaïs) is one of those rare French filmmakers who can blend suspense with perceptive writing and characterization, resulting in artsy thrillers that dig deep.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
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“Insightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insightful. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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