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
In their latest book, When the Earth Was Green, modern-day science writer Riley Black offers another beautiful and insightful exploration of the evolution of life on Earth.
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Brianne Kane, Scientific American, 2 Sep. 2025
Conversations with him are always insightful.
—Robert Birsel
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
But as this sharp, insightful story shows, sometimes the most dangerous influencers wear a tie and come clean shaven.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2025
This at-home allergy panel is a simple process—just collect your dog’s sample, send it back to the company and get your results and a custom report full of insightful details within three weeks.
—Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
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Brianne Kane, Scientific American, 2 Sep. 2025
Conversations with him are always insightful.
—Robert Birsel
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
But as this sharp, insightful story shows, sometimes the most dangerous influencers wear a tie and come clean shaven.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2025
This at-home allergy panel is a simple process—just collect your dog’s sample, send it back to the company and get your results and a custom report full of insightful details within three weeks.
—Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for insightful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insightful
Adjective
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Documenting positive attributes such as community involvement, steady employment, family support, and other meaningful contributions is also a wise move.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Only humans can weave meaning, create serendipity, and grow wiser through story.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Some decisions are prudent, such as the Las Vegas Raiders to defeat the New England Patriots at a nice underdog price.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Sep. 2025
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These nations have lowered taxes, reduced the size of the state and generally been fiscally prudent with sustainable debt/GDP levels – and their growth rates reflect these prudent decisions.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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An alienated professor takes up weight lifting and ranting in Jordan Castro’s perceptive new novel, Muscle Man.—
Jeremy Gordon,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
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Felines may also be more perceptive than many realize.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Insightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insightful. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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