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
Eric’s responses are well thought out, insightful and sensitive to all sides of the issue being presented.
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Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
China’s economic and geopolitical rise is a 21st century story without rival, yet the most insightful global reporting on China’s ascent is fragmented and hard to access.
—Rachel Keidan, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 2026
They are meant to serve as access points to diverse, unique and insightful materials that help students connect with learning in a new way.
—Abigail Leigh Phillips, The Conversation, 23 Feb. 2026
Now in its 31st year, Crisis Group has developed a sterling reputation for early warning, insightful analysis, practical suggestions and discreet diplomacy.
—John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
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Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
China’s economic and geopolitical rise is a 21st century story without rival, yet the most insightful global reporting on China’s ascent is fragmented and hard to access.
—Rachel Keidan, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 2026
They are meant to serve as access points to diverse, unique and insightful materials that help students connect with learning in a new way.
—Abigail Leigh Phillips, The Conversation, 23 Feb. 2026
Now in its 31st year, Crisis Group has developed a sterling reputation for early warning, insightful analysis, practical suggestions and discreet diplomacy.
—John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for insightful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insightful
Adjective
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Gardens of all sizes include water-wise, ornamental and edible plants, natives, succulents, views, chickens, canyons, orchards and more.—
Martina Schimitschek,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Chief among them is the late and especially great Dame Maggie Smith, who gave one of her most powerful and enduring performances as the prim and wise Violet Crawley.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Taking that kind of approach to free agency is prudent, understandable, logical and probably smart more often than not.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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It’s been a prudent approach that has led to Denver’s rise from a 5-12 team in 2022 to one that has improved and added at least two victories in every season since, tying a franchise record last year with its 14 wins.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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As your perceptive nature sharpens, teach through example by admitting your mistakes, then fixing them.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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The bizarre spike made the rounds online before a perceptive X user noted that the real reason for the change was that Polymarket traders had created a secondary market to bet on whether the odds of Christ returning would climb above 5 percent.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Insightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insightful. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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