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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 three-year pact, negotiated by WME and described by insiders as the Oshrys’ biggest yet, covers exclusive ad rights, promotion and production.
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Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
The question now is whether audiences and Hollywood insiders will ever accept them.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
But many sports industry insiders remain convinced that the Lewis family will, at the very least, eventually explore their options, with the advice of at least one multinational financial advisory group.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
There was a big controversy among AI researchers and other industry insiders this past week over the appearance of Turing Award-winner and AI research legend Rich Sutton on the Dwarkesh podcast.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
Wednesday is generally the day that insiders know is the best day to shop at ALDI.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
What’s more, the city of San Diego can speed along a second downtown renaissance, the insiders say.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
The tours are self-driving, but enhanced by insiders who take guests deeper into a place.
—Stacey Lastoe, AFAR Media, 29 Sep. 2025
Current New York Yankees reliever Luke Weaver spoke to MLB insiders Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman on their podcast and revealed his willingness to revert back to a starting pitcher for the right team and situation.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
The question now is whether audiences and Hollywood insiders will ever accept them.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
But many sports industry insiders remain convinced that the Lewis family will, at the very least, eventually explore their options, with the advice of at least one multinational financial advisory group.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
There was a big controversy among AI researchers and other industry insiders this past week over the appearance of Turing Award-winner and AI research legend Rich Sutton on the Dwarkesh podcast.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
Wednesday is generally the day that insiders know is the best day to shop at ALDI.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
What’s more, the city of San Diego can speed along a second downtown renaissance, the insiders say.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
The tours are self-driving, but enhanced by insiders who take guests deeper into a place.
—Stacey Lastoe, AFAR Media, 29 Sep. 2025
Current New York Yankees reliever Luke Weaver spoke to MLB insiders Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman on their podcast and revealed his willingness to revert back to a starting pitcher for the right team and situation.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insiders
Noun
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The more centrally located an entrepreneur is within a web of influential contacts, the greater the access to social capital and other valuable resources.—
Sarah Maokosy,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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Outlook contacts/calendars may sync automatically depending on how your accounts are configured.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Using masks or leave-ins instead of a classic conditioner is best for your hair.—
Talia Gutierrez,
Glamour,
30 Sep. 2025
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The stand-ins did alright, handing the Mariners a 3-2 setback for the Dodgers’ 91st win of the season.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Insiders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insiders. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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