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
The region’s hip-hop culture is known for its independence and insular spirit born of a combination of pimp culture, Black Panther ideology, and funk music.
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Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 30 May 2025
Buildup of natural immunity When the first measles cases were confirmed in western Texas, health officials said the infections primarily affected insular communities, such as the Mennonite community.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 27 May 2025
In the film, the line is meant to portray what Armstrong sees as the technology industry’s insular and even arrogant nature.
—Chris Perry, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Both bands got there after years building devoted, insular fandoms, while also serving as entry points into the genre for newcomers.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
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Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 30 May 2025
Buildup of natural immunity When the first measles cases were confirmed in western Texas, health officials said the infections primarily affected insular communities, such as the Mennonite community.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 27 May 2025
In the film, the line is meant to portray what Armstrong sees as the technology industry’s insular and even arrogant nature.
—Chris Perry, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Both bands got there after years building devoted, insular fandoms, while also serving as entry points into the genre for newcomers.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insular
Adjective
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In his quest for a definitive biography of Joyce as a cosmopolitan artist, above the parochial fray, Ellmann downplayed Joyce’s interest in politics.—
Eric Bulson,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2025
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Rather, Colbert won after knocking, by his count, on 20,000 doors, wearing out several pairs of size 15 shoes and putting parochial concerns, such as wildfire prevention, disaster preparedness and flood control, at the center of his campaign.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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The small core teams who operate them are usually experts in biodiversity and community engagement, but not marketing.—
Michelle Greenwald,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The motherboard is quite a bit smaller than the Framework Laptop 13 board, and the two are definitely not interchangeable.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 June 2025
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The film is described as an intense drama about two Palestinian refugees living in Athens, caught between petty scams and the hope of a better life in Germany.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
21 June 2025
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In the end, what started as a petty doormat rivalry has turned into something much more joyful.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 June 2025
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The Democratic primary for the New York City mayor’s race has tightened further in the latest Marist Poll, with former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo ahead but with a narrower lead.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
18 June 2025
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This is due to the narrow percentage of Black filmmakers who have been given the space to make and distribute films for theatrical release.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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“Insular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insular. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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