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
Yet, Aramayo’s sensitive portrayal of the man and Jones’ unflinching dedication to showing some of Davidson’s most painful moments, the ones that pushed him into action, add up to an insightful biopic that chronicles a very worthy subject.
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
Our conversations were always insightful and engaging, a truly stimulating exchange of ideas.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
In their latest book, When the Earth Was Green, modern-day science writer Riley Black offers another beautiful and insightful exploration of the evolution of life on Earth.
—Brianne Kane, Scientific American, 2 Sep. 2025
Conversations with him are always insightful.
—Robert Birsel
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
Our conversations were always insightful and engaging, a truly stimulating exchange of ideas.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
In their latest book, When the Earth Was Green, modern-day science writer Riley Black offers another beautiful and insightful exploration of the evolution of life on Earth.
—Brianne Kane, Scientific American, 2 Sep. 2025
Conversations with him are always insightful.
—Robert Birsel
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for insightful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insightful
Adjective
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Either by choice or otherwise, Wolves lost seven players who appeared regularly in the first team last season and brought in six new faces, so numbers-wise, there is little difference.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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The measure further reduces offshore drilling, but the effort to compensate in a region that is highly dependent on the oil industry was a wise move.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Some decisions are prudent, such as the Las Vegas Raiders to defeat the New England Patriots at a nice underdog price.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Sep. 2025
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These nations have lowered taxes, reduced the size of the state and generally been fiscally prudent with sustainable debt/GDP levels – and their growth rates reflect these prudent decisions.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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An alienated professor takes up weight lifting and ranting in Jordan Castro’s perceptive new novel, Muscle Man.—
Jeremy Gordon,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
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Felines may also be more perceptive than many realize.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Insightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insightful. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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