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
That does as much humanizing as any insightful scene about his struggles.
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Ava Wallace, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Travel + Leisure recently spoke to two former flight attendants about their preflight routines and practices, and the answers ranged from pragmatic to surprisingly insightful.
—Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026
But Franklin is the more forceful and insightful critic of all the ways the county has gone astray.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Hosted by global best-selling author, award-winning storyteller, former monk and Chief Purpose Officer of Calm Jay Shetty, On Purpose With Jay Shetty brings fascinating conversations with some of the most insightful people in the world, with the mission to help others find purpose.
—Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
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Ava Wallace, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Travel + Leisure recently spoke to two former flight attendants about their preflight routines and practices, and the answers ranged from pragmatic to surprisingly insightful.
—Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026
But Franklin is the more forceful and insightful critic of all the ways the county has gone astray.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Hosted by global best-selling author, award-winning storyteller, former monk and Chief Purpose Officer of Calm Jay Shetty, On Purpose With Jay Shetty brings fascinating conversations with some of the most insightful people in the world, with the mission to help others find purpose.
—Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insightful
Adjective
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Lundgren shares some wise words about how being a man is more than muscles, and about getting in front of himself — which doesn't make sense at the time, but will later.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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This being Maine, a few wise alecks believed Bangor Black Flies would be a fitting name.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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This may not be prudent with potential future budget shortfalls already estimated by the state.—
Jeff Kottkamp,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 June 2026
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Bigger builders can buy land cheaper, handle volatility in materials costs (especially prudent during supply-chain disruptions like tariffs or an oil shock), and offer mortgage-rate buydowns that rivals can’t match.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Such scenes run the risk of being treacly, and some of the players are too young themselves to say anything perceptive about parenthood.—
Beau Dure,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Today, the moon moves through the intensely perceptive sign of Scorpio, heightening everything from our instincts and emotional awareness to the desire to uncover what’s really going on beneath the surface.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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“Insightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insightful. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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