as in parochial
not broad or open in views or opinions
an insular community that is not receptive of new ideas, especially from outsiders
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Recent Examples of insular
On Anna Wintour putting celebrities on the cover of Vogue
Back in the '80s, fashion was a very small, insular world.
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Terry Gross, NPR, 17 July 2025
The insular nature of an industry oft-criticized for a lack of diversity seems reflected in a roster of ACM Awards nominations that excluded one of the biggest country music phenomena of 2024.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Hungary had music, and the sounds of Las Vegas shifted to be more insular to Sonny’s thoughts.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 June 2025
The safety and insular nature of their village has allowed for the traditional family unit to exist once more.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
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Terry Gross, NPR, 17 July 2025
The insular nature of an industry oft-criticized for a lack of diversity seems reflected in a roster of ACM Awards nominations that excluded one of the biggest country music phenomena of 2024.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Hungary had music, and the sounds of Las Vegas shifted to be more insular to Sonny’s thoughts.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 June 2025
The safety and insular nature of their village has allowed for the traditional family unit to exist once more.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insular
Adjective
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South suburban committee members, meanwhile, showed parochial loyalty to Kelly.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
19 July 2025
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In a chamber fraught with parochial interests and personalities in spades, the sprint to finish this by the July 4 holiday is going to be clipped.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Their overall role is still small but significantly elevated when viewed as part of the non-carbon share.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Aii’s Clean by Design program offers an accessible entry point, especially for small and medium manufacturers, by focusing on low-cost, high-impact upgrades that often pay for themselves quickly.—
Kurt Kipka,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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And the conflict between the law-abiding brother and his petty thief sibling isn’t over a herd of cattle or gold mine but over a screenplay an agent promises will bring them fame and fortune.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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Weeks before the closing announcement, blame fell on the store’s lack of shopping carts, the closure of self-checkout lanes and a visible rise in shoplifting and petty crime.—
Gloria Ngwa,
Twin Cities,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Farmers and agricultural experts who spoke with Newsweek recently said that tariffs could further strain the sector's already narrow margins, both through the negative impact on commodity prices and potential retaliatory actions damaging their exports.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Aug. 2025
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Currently, Republicans control the House and Senate, but the margins are narrow.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Insular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insular. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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