insiders

Definition of insidersnext
plural of insider
as in contacts
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 insiders The Devitt serves what insiders argue is the city’s best pint of Guinness from its upstairs bar, where traditional Irish music sessions by local artists run every night. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026 Balance the influence of political insiders. Gromer Jeffers Jr, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026 Paramount insiders say Bloys’ stature, expertise and talent relations should seemingly be welcome under the Ellison regime, particularly since the previous Paramount regime killed off HBO’s longtime rival Showtime. Michael Schneider, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026 Primary elections, especially in off-presidential years, are known for low turnouts, leaving the election of unopposed insiders to continue their hold on party apparatus. Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026 Whistleblower protections can ensure insiders feel secure raising concerns. Timothy M. Herbst, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026 Calming Medicinal Botanicals Korean insiders know that soothing ingredients such as mugwort extract and Centella asiatica (commonly referred to as cica) still reign supreme in K-Beauty to help treat inflamed or sensitive skin. Charlotte Cho, Allure, 1 Mar. 2026 At the moment, a temporary three-person leadership committee has officially taken charge, but real power continues to rest with the security council, which is dominated by military and political insiders. Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 1 Mar. 2026 Sinners would remain an outsider mathematically while feeling like the Hollywood insiders’ pick. Nate Jones, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
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Noun
  • As transistors shrink, the metal contacts begin to dominate overall device behavior.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Mar. 2026
  • The program is deemed successful, Marine officials said, if a Marine and their family can transition to living independently, or if the servicemember encounters a setback and contacts the call center for assistance.
    Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Over in Britain, scones are tender and flaky, round, and are usually more of a blank slate flavor-wise…although mix-ins may make an appearance.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
  • The base is familiar — creamy yolks mashed with mayonnaise and coarse mustard — but the magic is in the mix-ins and toppings.
    Laura Mclively, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026

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“Insiders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insiders. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.

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