as in wise
having or showing deep understanding and intelligent application of knowledge
a critical study featuring an insightful analysis of the novelist's recurring themes
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Recent Examples of insightful
This at-home allergy panel is a simple process—just collect your dog’s sample, send it back to the company and get your results and a custom report full of insightful details within three weeks.
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Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Engaging, insightful and a good storyteller.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2025
These reps are useful and insightful.
—Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
When speaking with Vogue Germany, Henry said that his mom and sister Leni — who is also a model — shared some insightful pieces of advice.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Engaging, insightful and a good storyteller.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2025
These reps are useful and insightful.
—Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
When speaking with Vogue Germany, Henry said that his mom and sister Leni — who is also a model — shared some insightful pieces of advice.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for insightful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insightful
Adjective
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Even though the Fever could get into the playoffs, bringing Clark back might not be a wise decision.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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However, nutrition-wise, corn tortillas typically offer more advantages thanks to fewer calories, less sodium, and a higher fiber content.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But travelers would be prudent to regularly contact Spirit for updates.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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All of that being said, Los Angeles is a notoriously prudent organization, so the Chargers would surely tread carefully in any potential trade discussions for Jennings.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Thanks to editors Leah Goudsmit and Ferne Pearlstein’s perceptive work, a clear picture of the subject quickly emerges.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
31 Aug. 2025
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Kate Riley’s perceptive debut novel, Ruth, depicts the life of a woman in a repressive sect without an ounce of sanctimony.—
Hillary Kelly,
The Atlantic,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Insightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insightful. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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