intuitive

Definition of intuitivenext
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 Newer platforms are leaning on intuitive websites, faster shipping standards and express shipping options, and consistent doorstep delivery to help streamline the process of making international purchases online. — Karen Koehler, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026 Both screens were designed around a consistent aspect ratio to make flipping from one to the next a fluid and intuitive experience. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026 That much choice may seem daunting but the buttons and dials are intuitive enough that using them becomes second nature. — Chris McMullen, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2026 When the user experience is intuitive and knowledge capture becomes part of the everyday workflow, firms are far more likely to preserve the context and institutional knowledge that AI systems need to deliver useful results. — Neil Araujo, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for intuitive
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Adjective
  • More than 70 people who bought, owned or were recorded with smart glasses have sued the company, alleging in one lawsuit filed this year that intimate images were exposed to contract workers tasked with training artificial intelligence.
    — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
  • What begins as an intimate portrait of an enigmatic felon becomes a mind-bending three-year journey into the abyss.
    — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The intrinsic confidences of Evero and Lloyd didn’t flail, however.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Models must not simulate feelings, intrinsic motivation, or consciousness, the code says.
    — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Eventually, all charges were dropped days before trial, with Perry scolding prosecutors for violating the inherent trust placed in the office.
    — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
  • That creates an inherent tension with norms around privacy and personal space.
    — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • However, retail and intuitional investors could see robust returns on their investments in SpaceX stock if underwriters allocate a larger-than-usual 30% of shares to the cohort.
    — Sean Conlon,Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 3 May 2026
Adjective
  • The Vulcan became more emotionless, while William Shatner’s Kirk — who replaced Jeffrey Hunter’s Pike — became a little more instinctive.
    — Neil Oseman, Space.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • There is an instinctive appreciation for quality and craftsmanship; it is not treated as something exceptional, but as part of everyday life.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The downside is that these shifts are not situations where instinctual actions are superfluous.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The monarchs’ feats of navigation are enabled by their internal technology, a set of instinctual tools that in some ways surpasses our understanding.
    — Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026

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“Intuitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intuitive. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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