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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
Other industry insiders emphasized the economic impacts of Shein’s expansion.
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
Just a few minutes before the trade news was revealed by NFL insiders, Gardner broke the news to fans himself in a short message.
—Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The quality of its merchandise has taken a dive, fewer staff and frequent out-of-stocks have made its stores less enjoyable to shop in, customers and insiders told CNBC earlier this year.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge,annie Palmer,frank Holland, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Three people with knowledge of those interests said there was consternation among insiders that forcing Maduro out could foment chaos and unrest and impede their access.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
That is certainly the case, palace insiders have told PEOPLE.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
The Dem Party was run by a cabal of donors and insiders.
—FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Political insiders have always done and said stupid, racist and cruel things — the difference is that privacy doesn’t exist anymore.
—Matt K. Lewis, Twin Cities, 28 Oct. 2025
Reliable insiders inform us that One Battle After Another‘s breakeven at the global box office remains in the low $200M range, not the $300M that’s been put out there.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
Just a few minutes before the trade news was revealed by NFL insiders, Gardner broke the news to fans himself in a short message.
—Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The quality of its merchandise has taken a dive, fewer staff and frequent out-of-stocks have made its stores less enjoyable to shop in, customers and insiders told CNBC earlier this year.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge,annie Palmer,frank Holland, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Three people with knowledge of those interests said there was consternation among insiders that forcing Maduro out could foment chaos and unrest and impede their access.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
That is certainly the case, palace insiders have told PEOPLE.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
The Dem Party was run by a cabal of donors and insiders.
—FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Political insiders have always done and said stupid, racist and cruel things — the difference is that privacy doesn’t exist anymore.
—Matt K. Lewis, Twin Cities, 28 Oct. 2025
Reliable insiders inform us that One Battle After Another‘s breakeven at the global box office remains in the low $200M range, not the $300M that’s been put out there.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insiders
Noun
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Anything from hour-long sessions to full certificates or degree programs will introduce you to experts and instructors who might be open to providing additional advice or contacts.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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Political contacts In the late-1990s and 2000s, while Itera was reporting billions in annual revenue, the company cultivated relationships with influential politicians.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In July, the sheriff’s office shared that the jail had nearly 1,000 ICE book-ins throughout 2025, which was nearly double the number of ICE book-ins the county recorded for all of 2024.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
31 Oct. 2025
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It is supposed to be a spy thriller set in the Interview With the Vampire/Mayfair Witches universe that balances occasional pop-ins from those shows’ characters with building out its own complex mythology.—
Lily Osler,
Vulture,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Insiders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insiders. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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