insider

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a person who belongs to a group or organization and has special knowledge about it Political insiders say that she is planning to run for president. The book gives fans an insider's view of Hollywood.

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Recent Examples of insider Another insider told the outlet that while Prince William has a lot of influence on policy, that doesn’t extend to Harry. Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 17 Apr. 2025 This level of physical engagement from a non-professional wrestler immediately drew significant scrutiny from fans and industry insiders alike. Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025 The intimate party began around midnight, and Justin arrived around 1:30 a.m, says an insider. Brianne Tracy, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025 Mauro Nanni’s forfeiture judgment stemming from insider profits was $180,328. Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for insider
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Noun
  • Kids' eyesight is getting worse: Special contact lenses may be the answer.
    Terry Collins, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
  • The key evaluation for Gorman will be his contact rate.
    Katie Woo, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The interior is half taken up by the kitchen, plus an ordering counter and brief, shallow ledges for eating-in.
    Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2025
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“Insider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insider. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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