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
Your intuitive sense guides tone and timing while courage keeps the message straightforward.
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Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2026
With ongoing designer collaborations, intuitive customization tools, and continued in-person experiences, TWOPAGES remains focused on simplifying the path to personalized home design while honoring the individuality of every living space.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Kauffman’s paintings are built through layers of color, texture, and intuitive mark-making.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The conclusion may sound intuitive.
—Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
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Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2026
With ongoing designer collaborations, intuitive customization tools, and continued in-person experiences, TWOPAGES remains focused on simplifying the path to personalized home design while honoring the individuality of every living space.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Kauffman’s paintings are built through layers of color, texture, and intuitive mark-making.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The conclusion may sound intuitive.
—Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intuitive
Adjective
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Equally appetizing, but on a more intimate scale.—
Kathryn O'Shea-Evans,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2026
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Ideal for an intimate dinner party or casual wine night, this set of classic wine glasses is a must-have for those looking to host this season.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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These calculations help researchers tell apart the nucleus’s intrinsic behavior from outside effects caused by the solid around it.—
Andrei Derevianko,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2026
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Having a say over who comes and goes into a country is an intrinsic part of what defines a country.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Framing developer hesitation as a market failure, as is done in AB 2166, overlooks that such uncertainty is inherent to large-scale development and new technology.—
Eliza Terziev,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Corte talked about the challenges inherent in working with limited available space.—
Hank Beckman,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The instinctive Moon conjoins responsible Saturn in your 11th House of Humanity, guiding your interactions with teams and allies.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Quiet reflection supports inner strength as the instinctive Moon moves through your 12th House of Fantasy and sextiles tender Chiron in your 2nd House of Materialism.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The rest of Kennard’s learning has been through conversations with coaches, film study and instinctual play on the court.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Skyy Clark is a very instinctual defender.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Intuitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intuitive. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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