as in intimate
characterized by what feels naturally right or true without coming from thought or learning
He has an intuitive sense of what others are feeling that makes him a great listener. The designer has an intuitive style that stands out from the crowd but is also practical.
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Recent Examples of intuitive
As for what consumers can see, Sparky is already helping shoppers generate baskets built on an intuitive understanding of their needs.
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Rachel Curry, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2025
And this is kind of a satisfying and intuitive answer.
—Don Lincoln, Big Think, 29 Aug. 2025
Inside, the layout is streamlined and intuitive, with a door-in-door compartment for quick grabs, a specious full-width drawer, and a three-tier organization system in the freezer.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 29 Aug. 2025
Cosmic beings, eclipse season is upon us, and September starts off with flashes of intuitive insight.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Aug. 2025
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Rachel Curry, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2025
And this is kind of a satisfying and intuitive answer.
—Don Lincoln, Big Think, 29 Aug. 2025
Inside, the layout is streamlined and intuitive, with a door-in-door compartment for quick grabs, a specious full-width drawer, and a three-tier organization system in the freezer.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 29 Aug. 2025
Cosmic beings, eclipse season is upon us, and September starts off with flashes of intuitive insight.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intuitive
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Premiering at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival, BRATS offers an intimate look at the group's cultural impact in films such as The Breakfast Club (1985), Back to the Future (1985) and Pretty in Pink (1986), as well as behind-the-scenes footage and promotional clips.—
Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Through these events, the collective bridges intimate gatherings with cultural institutions, extending their commitment to visibility and care.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Sep. 2025
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There’s something intrinsic about following that route from city to sea in a region where life and work and industry were dictated by the river for so long.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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From an intrinsic point of view, most of the Moon’s light is merely reflected light from the Sun.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
4 Sep. 2025
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This technology offers a proactive solution to counter espionage from foreign adversaries and fortify our national security by overcoming the inherent limitations of traditional systems.—
Michael Evanoff,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Committing to a romantic relationship comes with the inherent risk of potential heartbreak if things don’t work out, but doing so can also lead to a lifetime of meaningful companionship.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
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More broadly, this instinctive punching left at anything that smacks of gender, or academics, or whatever else the center is scared of, is never about language.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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Several noted that his instinctive tug had likely prevented the pair from colliding with the elk.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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An ‘instinctual trainer’ But SeaWorld.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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Thomasin’s work has a beautiful authenticity and emotional depth to it, while Toby is so instinctual and alive as an actor.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Intuitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intuitive. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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