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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
Despite this, royal insiders told RadarOnline in a report published May 8 that private discussions are reportedly underway regarding whether the succession status of Eugenie’s father, former Prince Andrew, could have implications for her children.
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Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 11 May 2026
Influential lawmakers, labor groups and party insiders have coalesced behind Becerra and Steyer, her top Democratic rivals.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Moving the Department of Education under the governor’s control just gives even more power to the same Sacramento insiders who have turned our schools into some of the worst in the country.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
While Hieronimus is still years away from retirement, many company insiders believe this assignment will be an important testing ground for Perakis-Valat.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
By the way, according to wrestling insiders, real WWE belts have been estimated to be worth up to at least $250,000.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Fox insiders said that in the early days, after the show moved to its own studio in Season 2, it was done to control the budget, infrastructure and overall execution.
—Peter White, Deadline, 8 May 2026
Too many decisions at City Hall are driven by insiders, backroom deals and a lack of accountability.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
The question of whether fashion is art has long been topic of conversation for fashion insiders, and this first Monday in May the dress code is leaving nothing up for debate.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 11 May 2026
Influential lawmakers, labor groups and party insiders have coalesced behind Becerra and Steyer, her top Democratic rivals.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Moving the Department of Education under the governor’s control just gives even more power to the same Sacramento insiders who have turned our schools into some of the worst in the country.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
While Hieronimus is still years away from retirement, many company insiders believe this assignment will be an important testing ground for Perakis-Valat.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
By the way, according to wrestling insiders, real WWE belts have been estimated to be worth up to at least $250,000.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Fox insiders said that in the early days, after the show moved to its own studio in Season 2, it was done to control the budget, infrastructure and overall execution.
—Peter White, Deadline, 8 May 2026
Too many decisions at City Hall are driven by insiders, backroom deals and a lack of accountability.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
The question of whether fashion is art has long been topic of conversation for fashion insiders, and this first Monday in May the dress code is leaving nothing up for debate.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insiders
Noun
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Navarro still has his cell number in her contacts, but it’s been awhile since she’s called.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Rodríguez was involved in contacts with the US through Doha last year, according to the source.—
Michelle Velez,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
Noun
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The mix-ins of oats, pecans and coconut make this recipe stand out above the rest.—
Mary Alice Russell,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
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How To Build a High-Protein Popcorn Bowl To add more protein to your diet and spice up your snack routine, consider combining two or three protein-rich toppings or mix-ins with your popcorn.—
Zia Sherrell,
Health,
4 May 2026
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