Synonyms of insider

insider

noun

as in contact

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.

Related Words

• contact
• in
• somebody
• bigwig
• VIP
• connection
• intermediary
• arbitrator
• middleman
• mediator
• arbiter
• big shot
• intercessor
• conciliator
• interposer
• go-between

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of insider

He was also involved in writing and composing several tracks, demonstrating not just his vocal chops but his artistry as a songwriter — giving both fans and industry insiders a glimpse of his creative potential. — Billboard China, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2026

While not confirmed, insiders tell Deadline that Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult joined Jack Lowden, Josh O’Connor and Callum Turner in recent screen tests to play the next 007. — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026

But the insiders pushing big corporate transactions always say that, don’t they? — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

In June, its inspectors found a pattern of risky lending to insiders, reported ABC Color, a leading Paraguayan newspaper. — ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026