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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
The dirty little secret most insiders either don’t realize or do not want to admit is that the entire TV eco-system rests on the shoulders of these networks.
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Ted Linhart, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
In May 2026, insiders told RadarOnline that their growing financial disputes are allegedly putting even greater strain on their relationship.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 17 May 2026
And that means that there are consequently are a lot of potential insiders.
—Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 17 May 2026
Instead, fashion insiders are increasingly turning to the quietly buzzy Parisian eyewear brand Jimmy Fairly.
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 16 May 2026
There were many actors and industry insiders in the room, including jury members Chloe Zhao, Demi Moore, Stellan Skarsgard and Ruth Negga as well as guests like James Franco, Andie MacDowell, Dylan Sprouse (with pregnant wife Barbara Palvin), Riley Keough, Nicky Hilton, Xavier Dolan and others.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 16 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
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
Ted Linhart, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
In May 2026, insiders told RadarOnline that their growing financial disputes are allegedly putting even greater strain on their relationship.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 17 May 2026
And that means that there are consequently are a lot of potential insiders.
—Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 17 May 2026
Instead, fashion insiders are increasingly turning to the quietly buzzy Parisian eyewear brand Jimmy Fairly.
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 16 May 2026
There were many actors and industry insiders in the room, including jury members Chloe Zhao, Demi Moore, Stellan Skarsgard and Ruth Negga as well as guests like James Franco, Andie MacDowell, Dylan Sprouse (with pregnant wife Barbara Palvin), Riley Keough, Nicky Hilton, Xavier Dolan and others.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 16 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insiders
Noun
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Just be aware that calls from people not in your contacts may go straight to voicemail.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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Bundibugyo virus-disease contacts or cases should not travel internationally, unless as part of a medical evacuation, the WHO said.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Skip the oven and simply combine oats with nut butter, honey, and your favorite mix-ins.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
12 May 2026
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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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“Insiders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insiders. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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