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
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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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The Bar was prudent to not pursue that.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
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Any responsible deployment of AI in classified environments should involve layered safeguards including a prudent safety stack, limits on deployment architecture, and the direct involvement of AI experts in consequential AI use cases.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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The walls are decked out with perceptive studies of the Mustang landscape by the American painter Robert Powell, a frequent visitor to the region, and by drapes and banners referencing the colorful cloud curlicues of Thangka scrolls.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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Chrissie Hynde offers especially perceptive observations regarding the timelessness of McCartney’s music.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Insightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insightful. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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