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 book profiles the writers Austen herself read and loved and recounts Romney’s experience reading them, finding rare copies of their works and drawing on connections between their words and Austen’s.
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Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
Carson's passion for neuroscience, insightful questions, and enthusiasm for learning inspire his classmates and enrich every discussion.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
The screenplay features sharp dialogue filled with insightful observations about showbiz and emphasizes the lives of those around Kelly, especially Ron, depicted with a mix of heartfelt vulnerability and steady strength, serving as the anchor who helps Kelly navigate his challenges.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2025
Whether any individual contribution was cruel or caring, insightful or stupid, that didn’t matter.
—Paul McAdory, Them., 9 Dec. 2025
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Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
Carson's passion for neuroscience, insightful questions, and enthusiasm for learning inspire his classmates and enrich every discussion.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
The screenplay features sharp dialogue filled with insightful observations about showbiz and emphasizes the lives of those around Kelly, especially Ron, depicted with a mix of heartfelt vulnerability and steady strength, serving as the anchor who helps Kelly navigate his challenges.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2025
Whether any individual contribution was cruel or caring, insightful or stupid, that didn’t matter.
—Paul McAdory, Them., 9 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for insightful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insightful
Adjective
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Some advise using buckets of steaming hot water to speed up the job of removing ice, but this isn't always the wisest idea.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2026
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There wasn’t room for anyone else either physically or personality-wise.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This indicates that investing in Ford may be a more prudent choice.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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For many, this is not only a prudent act of personal safety, but an expression of liberty and a bulwark against government overreach.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Oscar and Birdie’s oily son Leo (a perceptive Christian Cooper) seems headed in the direction of his father, with his compassionless attitude toward life.—
Oline Cogdill,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026
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Be perceptive and ask questions when necessary, as that’s the best path to untangle emotions from facts and craft a solution that respects privacy.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Insightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insightful. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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