as in wise
having or showing deep understanding and intelligent application of knowledge
a critical study featuring an insightful analysis of the novelist's recurring themes
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Recent Examples of insightful
Modern Disney Baby Names These modern Disney favorites are unique and insightful.
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Holly Garcia, Parents, 6 Apr. 2026
Her professional background as a child and family therapist, and her passion for offering support to families gives her a uniquely insightful perspective on the intersection of mental health, relationships and education.
—Beth Collums, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Scout seems insightful, based on its response to a question posed by The Associated Press about why one of Silicon Valley’s brightest stars faded away a decade ago.
—Michael Liedtke, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
This exhibition shows them alongside one another for a unique and insightful mash-up.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
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Holly Garcia, Parents, 6 Apr. 2026
Her professional background as a child and family therapist, and her passion for offering support to families gives her a uniquely insightful perspective on the intersection of mental health, relationships and education.
—Beth Collums, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Scout seems insightful, based on its response to a question posed by The Associated Press about why one of Silicon Valley’s brightest stars faded away a decade ago.
—Michael Liedtke, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
This exhibition shows them alongside one another for a unique and insightful mash-up.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insightful
Adjective
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Policymakers, especially here in Tokyo, would be wise to accept more foreign workers to plug labor gaps, but that’s not a durable answer on its own.—
Catherine Thorbecke,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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Steinberg believes the fit will work out well football wise and business wise.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And that’s allowing Fed policymakers to be prudent, waiting on the sidelines to see everything play out before making a call to raise or lower rates, as several of them have said in recent public speeches, particularly the officials who dissented this week.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Trading back removed a lot of drama, but was the prudent way to go.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Your perceptive nature spots what others miss, so trust instinct and document the change.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2026
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Better to have dozens of funny, perceptive interviewees (Tina Fey, Conan O’Brien, John Mulaney, Adam Sandler, Lily Tomlin) piece it together, than to expect much from the guy who doesn’t care to self-analyze anyway.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Insightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insightful. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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