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 insightful documentary delves deep into the making of one of the biggest bombs in horror history.
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William Earl, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
As insightful interviews and industry conversations took place inside, a handful of emerging artists hit the outdoor Mohawk stage at Billboard House @ SXSW.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 15 Mar. 2026
Ana is mature, insightful, and incredibly understanding.
—Mare Staff, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
During the raw, insightful talk, the actress and co-host of the Talk Fifty to Me podcast touched on her role in the hit series, which has earned her praise.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 14 Mar. 2026
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William Earl, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
As insightful interviews and industry conversations took place inside, a handful of emerging artists hit the outdoor Mohawk stage at Billboard House @ SXSW.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 15 Mar. 2026
Ana is mature, insightful, and incredibly understanding.
—Mare Staff, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
During the raw, insightful talk, the actress and co-host of the Talk Fifty to Me podcast touched on her role in the hit series, which has earned her praise.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 14 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for insightful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insightful
Adjective
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The Reds have been a pleasant surprise in the Eastern Conference of MLS and are comfortably in the mix of top east teams, standings wise.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Flavor-wise, both the Molten Lava Cake and Strawberry Burst were pleasant, but less singularly memorable than the Cinnamon Caramel Pop-Tart.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That move, which may have seemed prudent at the time, ended up killing off the TFG’s chances.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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Local launch traffic will likely be heavy, so leaving yourself hours of flexibility is prudent.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Children, the lawyer said, are often far more perceptive than adults assume.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Valerie, who has always been more perceptive to slights than those around her seem to realize, can’t resist countering Jane’s assessment.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Insightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insightful. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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