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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
The urgency is real, and this argument can seem intuitive.
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Tony Cheng, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025
Although intuitive, these guesses don’t even come close to the correct answer in terms of population.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The steering wheel has intuitive stalks for adaptive cruise control.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Creating something intuitive is critical.
—Wendy Barnes, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
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Tony Cheng, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025
Although intuitive, these guesses don’t even come close to the correct answer in terms of population.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The steering wheel has intuitive stalks for adaptive cruise control.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Creating something intuitive is critical.
—Wendy Barnes, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for intuitive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intuitive
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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The rise of the bias cut was a silhouette on which Robbins wanted to focus, imbuing the fluid style with elements of luxury and glamour intrinsic to the aristocracy.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Warren Buffett famously looks for intrinsic value rather than the current mood of the market.—
Jack Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In other words, there’s a preference for growth companies with more inherent risk.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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But what about the algorithm's inherent biases?—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Each motion of his swing, once dissected, felt mechanical rather than instinctive.—
Zach Sweet,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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When role demands match instinctive strengths, work feels like swimming with the current instead of against it.—
Carrie Moore,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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 14 Sep. 2025.
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