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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
Industry insiders project that figure may reach around 1,000 by end of 2027 – a modest target against a local box office that is running some 41% below year-ago levels, raising questions about exhibitors’ appetite for significant capital expenditure.
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Marcus Lim, Variety, 15 June 2026
The main obstacle, insiders say, is the trustee overseeing the estate.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 15 June 2026
Monarch may have aimed too high, industry insiders said.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
In reality, his rise happened despite the objections of many party insiders, not because of them.
—Matthew Shelter, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
The records also show numerous other insiders who kept friendly correspondence with Epstein.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
According to real estate insiders, the listing comes amid a season of major transitions for the Bravo star.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
Pre-launch buzz works best when customers feel like early insiders, not targets of an announcement.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Film is a cultural industry, but the insiders are horribly out of touch with culture.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 June 2026
Marcus Lim, Variety, 15 June 2026
The main obstacle, insiders say, is the trustee overseeing the estate.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 15 June 2026
Monarch may have aimed too high, industry insiders said.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
In reality, his rise happened despite the objections of many party insiders, not because of them.
—Matthew Shelter, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
The records also show numerous other insiders who kept friendly correspondence with Epstein.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
According to real estate insiders, the listing comes amid a season of major transitions for the Bravo star.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
Pre-launch buzz works best when customers feel like early insiders, not targets of an announcement.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Film is a cultural industry, but the insiders are horribly out of touch with culture.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insiders
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Harry wrote that along with Middleton thinking Markle had wanted her fashion contacts and friction over bridesmaids’ dresses at the Sussexes’ wedding, Middleton and William were also miffed that Markle and Harry hadn’t given them Easter presents.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Yet Epstein never had any formal modeling industry role – a fact belied by the DOJ files, which contain multiple law enforcement interviews with aspiring models who say professional contacts or word of mouth led them to Epstein.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Tie-ins with hot events around town.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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And Sourmilk’s probiotic yogurt bar with mix-ins returns from last year.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
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“Insiders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insiders. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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