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
The intuitive Moon opposes Mars, creating tension between emotional needs and practical limits.
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Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Inside, the thoughtful layout keeps everything in place, thanks to compression straps, zippered dividers, and intuitive pockets.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
For finite sets, this is intuitive.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
There’s currently no sign that Uber will make any changes to eliminate its separate Uber Eats app, but this may be part of a test to see whether one service could prove more intuitive in the future.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
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Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Inside, the thoughtful layout keeps everything in place, thanks to compression straps, zippered dividers, and intuitive pockets.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
For finite sets, this is intuitive.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
There’s currently no sign that Uber will make any changes to eliminate its separate Uber Eats app, but this may be part of a test to see whether one service could prove more intuitive in the future.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intuitive
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On March 7, the brand hosted an intimate event in Los Angeles that brought together creators, industry insiders and advocates to explore how technology, personal care and community intersect.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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This leads us on an intimate, and at times funny, journey of self-discovery and missteps told in five chapters over the course of a critical year in Robin’s life.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2026
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Leaders would also do well to better understand human motivation — people’s intrinsic drivers, not just their feelings — to design strategies that minimize negative reactions and maximize engagement with ideas, not to mention to drive more successful change initiatives.—
David Rock,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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By introducing only mild restrictions to molecular transport, the inflow of reactants into the hollow cavity can be aligned more effectively with the intrinsic processing rate of the catalyst.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
3 May 2026
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The aircraft also benefits from being easier to upgrade over time, thanks to its inherent modular design.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
3 May 2026
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Critics may suggest that licenses for tradeworkers like electricians are still necessary given the dangers inherent to construction.—
Maxwell Harden,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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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
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As a downhill run defender, Winters is instinctive and decisive.—
Nick Harris
April 25,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
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That means today’s managers and Gen Z workers are, in many cases, operating from entirely different instinctive playbooks.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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This was an instinctual work, mined from decades of memory.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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Gukesh has a maturity that seems connected to his openness to instinctual play, and to his awareness of the depth and power of human feeling.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Intuitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intuitive. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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