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
Her professional background as a child and family therapist, and her passion for offering support to families gives her a uniquely insightful perspective on the intersection of mental health, relationships and education.
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Beth Collums, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Scout seems insightful, based on its response to a question posed by The Associated Press about why one of Silicon Valley’s brightest stars faded away a decade ago.
—Michael Liedtke, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
This exhibition shows them alongside one another for a unique and insightful mash-up.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
Scout seems insightful, based on its response to a question posed by The Associated Press about why one of Silicon Valley's brightest stars faded away a decade ago.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
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Beth Collums, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Scout seems insightful, based on its response to a question posed by The Associated Press about why one of Silicon Valley’s brightest stars faded away a decade ago.
—Michael Liedtke, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
This exhibition shows them alongside one another for a unique and insightful mash-up.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
Scout seems insightful, based on its response to a question posed by The Associated Press about why one of Silicon Valley's brightest stars faded away a decade ago.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for insightful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insightful
Adjective
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Diaz-Balart of Miami is among the Republicans now doubting redistricting is wise.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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David Schulte had helped other cities remove terrain and encourage water-wise sod installations, like a Tahoma 31 Bermuda grass blend.—
Gabriela Vidal,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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But even if monetization doesn’t ultimately come to fruition, the tech YouTube created to identify deepfakes on its platform is necessary, prudent and, as multiple sources stressed, incredibly important to an industry in the midst of technological disruption.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
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The potential option to acquire an existing building may warrant further analysis to ensure the city is making the most financially prudent decision over the long term.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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In Fiduccia’s perceptive reading, binaries such as abstraction and likeness, form and formlessness, seriality and singularity, take on dialectical tension and interrelation.—
Ara H. Merjian,
ARTnews.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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The brilliant and perceptive first lady was immediately impressed by the queen.—
Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Insightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insightful. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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