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the ability to understand inner qualities or relationships
a therapist with real insight into people's personalities
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Recent Examples of insight
Not only that, the latest Summary of Economic Projections is also due, giving insight into how policymakers are thinking through monetary policy.
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Sarah Min, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Visit the Whiskey Oracle at Rabbit Hole Rabbit Hole Distillery's tent at Bourbon & Beyond not only offered cocktails and pours of bourbon, but the chance to gain some insight on your life.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
Think of it as a hospital’s central nervous system for information — continuously gathering signals, interpreting them, and routing critical insights where they are needed most.
Benefits of Data Lakehouse
The study backs up the theory with real results.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The discovery provides insights into the early life-stage development of kitefin sharks and suggests their presence in the deep waters of the southern Adriatic may be more widespread than previously thought.
—Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
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Sarah Min, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Visit the Whiskey Oracle at Rabbit Hole Rabbit Hole Distillery's tent at Bourbon & Beyond not only offered cocktails and pours of bourbon, but the chance to gain some insight on your life.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
Think of it as a hospital’s central nervous system for information — continuously gathering signals, interpreting them, and routing critical insights where they are needed most.
Benefits of Data Lakehouse
The study backs up the theory with real results.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The discovery provides insights into the early life-stage development of kitefin sharks and suggests their presence in the deep waters of the southern Adriatic may be more widespread than previously thought.
—Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insight
Noun
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Leadership often comes down to having the wisdom to make the most difficult business choices.—
Dr. Jonathan Reichental,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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First, some perspective courtesy of the wisdom and wit of former Chiefs coach Marv Levy.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There’s an understanding among Hawaii residents that only students with Hawaiian blood will be admitted.—
Jennifer Sinco Kelleher,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
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The coming flyby allows the chance for spacecraft to get up close and observe how interactions with Earth's gravitational field and magnetosphere influences and changes Apophis, boosting our understanding of asteroid physics.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Meta's approach includes warning screens, sensitivity filters and age restrictions.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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After treatment, mild soreness or sensitivity is common for a few days as the surrounding tissues heal.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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For perception, the head is fitted with 360-degree RGB cameras and dual depth sensors for comprehensive perception.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
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There’s no denying the perception of East Lancaster as a dangerous area, though, and indeed much of it is rough around the edges.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In my experience, vibe coding unlocks velocity—if paired with experience and discernment.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Steer clear of power struggles at home, and channel your intensity with balance and discernment.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Like Paul, Charlie did not use his incredible intellect to lord it over his interlocutors.—
Brooke L. Rollins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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He is widely seen as an extraordinary statesman who possessed a unique blend of intellect and political ability, and who remained a humble and approachable father figure for his people throughout his long tenure.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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Because in a world where intelligence is becoming artificial, the quality of human thinking has never mattered more.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The South Korean military also tracked other Chinese vessels, believed to conduct drills and live-fire tests, near the country—including 13,000-ton Type 055 destroyers, which are capable of launching over 100 missiles, and Type 815 intelligence-gathering ships.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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According to the lore, this magical juice bestowed strength and sagacity upon all those who imbibed it.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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But carry a big stick, in the form of astute sagacity.—
ESSENCE Editors,
Essence,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Insight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insight. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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