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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
According to a report by the Korean outlet Donga, citing industry sources and insiders, Samsung may have recently finished Galaxy Z TriFold production and is now selling through its current stock.
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James Peckham, PC Magazine, 16 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
That could, some insiders say, be the current trend, three-year contracts, instead of five or six, with enough resources provided to give the new coach a chance to rebuild quickly through the transfer portal.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
This year marked the 17th occasion of Chanel hosting its Oscar party, an event that insiders see as the last stop on the calendar before the big night at the Dolby Theatre.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Combine week brought public rumor mill chaos about his knee; reporting also noted his family and some insiders pushed back hard on it as misinformation.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Backless loafers have been spotted on plenty of fashion insiders over the last few months, and they're poised to be a major shoe trend this spring.
—Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026
Industry insiders warn rock-bottom fares and hotel deals may harm employees, destinations and sustainability.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
So, which styles are fashion insiders wearing to keep their skinny jeans looking fresh and modern?
—Lina-Marie Baatz, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
James Peckham, PC Magazine, 16 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
That could, some insiders say, be the current trend, three-year contracts, instead of five or six, with enough resources provided to give the new coach a chance to rebuild quickly through the transfer portal.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
This year marked the 17th occasion of Chanel hosting its Oscar party, an event that insiders see as the last stop on the calendar before the big night at the Dolby Theatre.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Combine week brought public rumor mill chaos about his knee; reporting also noted his family and some insiders pushed back hard on it as misinformation.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Backless loafers have been spotted on plenty of fashion insiders over the last few months, and they're poised to be a major shoe trend this spring.
—Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026
Industry insiders warn rock-bottom fares and hotel deals may harm employees, destinations and sustainability.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
So, which styles are fashion insiders wearing to keep their skinny jeans looking fresh and modern?
—Lina-Marie Baatz, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insiders
Noun
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That translates to an average of about 200 fewer police contacts with Denver residents every year, according to the study.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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The pressure campaign around the payments to Antonova was part of an extensive and complex effort by Epstein to bore his way into Gates’ inner circle and to benefit from the Microsoft cofounder’s contacts and influence.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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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Testers applied the products according to package directions, often pairing them with leave-ins or gels as part of a typical curly routine.—
Eden Stuart,
Glamour,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Insiders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insiders. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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