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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 insiders
That visibility is already translating into early movement among party insiders.
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Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Deadline hears that the number of contract cleaners at the BBC’s London headquarters will be slashed by 70% from 31 to nine, according to unhappy insiders.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
Onassis enlisted high society decorator Sister Parish to design the interiors, creating an elegant yet comfortable setting where the young political power couple entertained Washington insiders and journalists.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026
Two insiders familiar with that deal said that, despite press releases announcing the acquisition, Row K never formally closed the transaction with CAA.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
From Democratic senators to industry insiders, detractors came down hard on the deal.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
Ali Larijani Ali Larijani, who was assassinated on March 17, 2026, was one of the Islamic Republic’s most experienced political insiders.
—Mehrzad Boroujerdi, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
Previously shared by a report from Korean outlet Donga, citing industry sources and insiders, Samsung was rumored to be ending Galaxy Z TriFold production.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
For an institution that is supposed to represent every corner of the state, the Illinois General Assembly can often be a stratified place where insiders thrive, outsiders feel unwelcome and change is slow.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Deadline hears that the number of contract cleaners at the BBC’s London headquarters will be slashed by 70% from 31 to nine, according to unhappy insiders.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
Onassis enlisted high society decorator Sister Parish to design the interiors, creating an elegant yet comfortable setting where the young political power couple entertained Washington insiders and journalists.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026
Two insiders familiar with that deal said that, despite press releases announcing the acquisition, Row K never formally closed the transaction with CAA.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
From Democratic senators to industry insiders, detractors came down hard on the deal.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
Ali Larijani Ali Larijani, who was assassinated on March 17, 2026, was one of the Islamic Republic’s most experienced political insiders.
—Mehrzad Boroujerdi, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
Previously shared by a report from Korean outlet Donga, citing industry sources and insiders, Samsung was rumored to be ending Galaxy Z TriFold production.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
For an institution that is supposed to represent every corner of the state, the Illinois General Assembly can often be a stratified place where insiders thrive, outsiders feel unwelcome and change is slow.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insiders
Noun
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Jansa has acknowledged having contacts with a Black Cube adviser, but denied the allegations of election interference.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Researchers found that this app requests 33 permissions, including access to text messages, call logs, contacts, microphone recordings and accessibility features.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Forty-five percent of the 93,105 book-ins across Louisiana were at the Alexandria Staging Facility.—
Eric Westervelt,
NPR,
23 Mar. 2026
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Here, days start with light breakfasts of Thai rice congee or egg white frittatas with spirulina, complemented by a small buffet of tropical fruit, pastries, juices, and health elixirs pressed from turmeric, ginger, and other gut-loving and anti-inflammatory mix-ins.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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