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

An insider told People that the 36-year-old Grammy winner was enjoying time in Big Sky Country with Jason, 38, and wife Kylie, 34. — Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026

Some insiders rave about his power, defensive abilities and speed on the base paths. — Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026

Trading stocks with insider knowledge steals economic freedom and opportunity from the rest of us. — Michael Carbonara, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026

Gabby Jones | Bloomberg | Getty Images The news of an explicit prediction market trading directive at Goldman comes after the first event contract insider-trading case to involve a private sector company. — Davis Giangiulio,ananya Chetia, CNBC, 9 July 2026