insiders

plural of insider
as in contacts
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 But even as top European content industry insiders gathered to hear Bajaria speak, chatter about her future fired back up in Hollywood this week. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026 Several insiders noted that a site like Tom House is unique in the American cultural landscape, and indeed rare on a global scale. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2026 But some insiders say her district’s demographics combined with statewide and national political trends could spell trouble in her race against former Matthews town Commissioner Ken McCool. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026 Sources told Page Six that Charles’ absence made many nervous, and royal insiders began speculating that his work schedule has been reduced. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 16 Oct. 2026 The evening commenced with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres as literary and fashion insiders arrived at the private members club. — Brianna J. Heath, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 Industry insiders emphasize that even minor capacity losses at Gulf Coast refineries could further drive up retail fuel prices, potentially pressuring the US government to restrict diesel exports. — CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026 Bank earnings are coming, but insiders aren’t buying Only 298 financial-sector insiders bought stock in their own companies last quarter—the fewest since VerityData began tracking in 2004. — Diane Brady, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026 That list, which consists of potential violations flagged by judges, clerks and other judicial insiders, included 120 videos featuring 69 cases, a Post analysis found. — Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 7 Oct. 2026
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Noun
  • The reporters who remained were largely young people with few contacts and little, if any, backing.
    — Ben Taub, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
  • In 2024, its football program acknowledged impermissible recruiting contacts during the COVID-19 recruiting dead period, improper tryouts and unauthorized coaching by noncoaching staff.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Prices have skyrocketed over the years, while subscriptions have become increasingly limiting, requiring sign-ins, license activations, and active internet connections.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Leave-ins can protect the hair from heat and environmental damage.
    — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2026

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“Insiders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insiders. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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