insider
noun
in·sid·er
(ˌ)in-ˈsī-dər 
ˈin-ˌsī-
: a person recognized or accepted as a member of a group, category, or organization: such as
a
: a person who is in a position of power or has access to confidential information
b
: a person (such as an officer or director) who is in a position to have special knowledge of the affairs of or to influence the decisions of a company
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Political insiders say that she is planning to run for president.
The book gives fans an insider's view of Hollywood.
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Arkansas Online, 16 Feb. 2026
And in 2025, to celebrate the Air Max 95’s 30th anniversary, Nike went all-in with a true-to-OG Big Bubble redesign, which has been universally praised by industry insiders and consumers alike.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
Sign up for Dining with azcentral and get insider recommendations and must-know news.
—Becky Bartkowski, AZCentral.com, 14 Feb. 2026
For too long, Austin insiders have tried to decide who represents our communities.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
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“Insider.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insider. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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insider
noun
in·sid·er
(ˈ)in-ˈsīd-ər
: a person who is a member of a special group or organization
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