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
Today, that model has shifted toward an integrated ecosystem, thanks to tools and services that enable entrepreneurs to launch their ventures more quickly through intuitive, user-friendly interfaces.
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William Jones, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
But claims of extra benefits — like boosting metabolism — aren’t well-supported by evidence, says the dietitian Meaghan Ormsby, RDN, an intuitive eating and wellness travel expert at the Nutrition Travel Exchange.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Kauffman’s paintings are built through layers of color, texture, and intuitive mark-making.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Infotainment options are requisite for the car’s status and are largely non-intuitive.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
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William Jones, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
But claims of extra benefits — like boosting metabolism — aren’t well-supported by evidence, says the dietitian Meaghan Ormsby, RDN, an intuitive eating and wellness travel expert at the Nutrition Travel Exchange.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Kauffman’s paintings are built through layers of color, texture, and intuitive mark-making.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Infotainment options are requisite for the car’s status and are largely non-intuitive.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 5 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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Now, there is an inherent structure in movies.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2026
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Endorsing a successor before the primary carries inherent risk and perhaps more so for Newsom, who is positioning himself as a potential leading candidate in the 2028 presidential contest.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
10 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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Skyy Clark is a very instinctual defender.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
21 Mar. 2026
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That’s when something tightened, a brief, instinctual clam-closing and then loosening again just as fast.—
Dawn Lerman,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Intuitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intuitive. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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