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
The two long-distance friends would catch each other up on their lives, while having insightful and informative conversations about culture, politics, and gender.
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Kyndall Cunningham, Vox, 10 Apr. 2025
Thank you as always for the insightful questions, everyone.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
The Essential Takeaways This insightful research study provided two eye-opening outcomes.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Very insightful and good to know what GMs look for in player from a fan perspective.
—Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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Kyndall Cunningham, Vox, 10 Apr. 2025
Thank you as always for the insightful questions, everyone.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
The Essential Takeaways This insightful research study provided two eye-opening outcomes.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Very insightful and good to know what GMs look for in player from a fan perspective.
—Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insightful
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Deferring college acceptance—postponing enrollment typically for one year—can be a thoughtful strategy when life circumstances, personal goals or practical considerations suggest that waiting might be the wiser path.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Guidance and tariffs Dover made a few wise adjustments to its full-year outlook.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Aston Villa accounting period covered 13 months, not one year. Source: Club financial statements All of which begs the question: are Levy and Spurs being excessively prudent?—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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As a result, many universities, including those in states with a 7% cap on prudent spending, will likely be able to increase their use of endowment funds to maintain their budgets at prior levels.—
Ellen P. Aprill,
The Conversation,
21 Apr. 2025
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At Wednesday’s tense hearing, one perceptive question was posed by Rep. Debra Tendrich, a freshman Democrat from Lake Worth Beach, who has experience working with nonprofits.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2025
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When an employee like Emily exhibits signs of distress, a perceptive leader acknowledges the issue without judgment, fostering an environment where team members feel seen and valued beyond their professional roles.—
Andriana Eliadis,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Insightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insightful. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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