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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
Simple field tests can provide further insight.
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Nora Doonan, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
The book gives us fresh and fascinating insight into a woman whose study of the waves from earthquakes led to a new understanding of what lies at the very center of our planet.
—Carol Sutton Lewis, Scientific American, 3 Apr. 2026
This insight could pave the way for designing better solar-fuel materials, according to a press release.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
Yacoubian cautioned that no analyst has deep insight into the inner workings of Iran’s government at this point.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
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Nora Doonan, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
The book gives us fresh and fascinating insight into a woman whose study of the waves from earthquakes led to a new understanding of what lies at the very center of our planet.
—Carol Sutton Lewis, Scientific American, 3 Apr. 2026
This insight could pave the way for designing better solar-fuel materials, according to a press release.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
Yacoubian cautioned that no analyst has deep insight into the inner workings of Iran’s government at this point.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insight
Noun
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That portrayal carries real wisdom.—
Jonathan Hunt-Glassman,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Today, Moratin said his approach stems from the wisdom of Desmond Tutu, the South African bishop who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 for his activism against apartheid.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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Those with conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or other digestive sensitivities may experience bloating, gas or digestive discomfort.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Its ability to combine speed, sensitivity, and simplicity could support future innovations in environmental diagnostics.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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For the Supreme Court to do so would require it to repudiate the Constitution’s text, the Court’s own precedents, and the enduring understanding of all three branches and of the American people.—
David Cole,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Law enforcement who responded to the scene of the crisis like Jeff Boyes, a SWAT team member and sniper, operated with a similar initial understanding.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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The robot includes a perception system with dual RGB and RGB-D cameras, optional 3D LiDAR, and a six-microphone circular array for voice interaction.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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If that combination of traits doesn’t inspire a little awe, perhaps the problem isn’t the rats — but our perception of them.—
Jason Bittel,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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The future will favor perceptiveness.—
Stephanie Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2026
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But what the rest of the league isn’t factoring in is the perceptiveness of one of the game’s all-time great players.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Still, this surge of momentum comes with reality checks, especially when Mars meets with Saturn in Aries (April 20), reminding us to use our discernment and be more structured in our approach.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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With the expansion of regenerative and longevity-focused therapies, including stem cell, peptide, and photobiomodulation modalities, Melissa continues to lead with discernment.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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How could all their passion and intellect be allowed to go to waste?—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Focusing on Young’s addiction feels reductive, especially when her catalog is filled with humor and intellect and skill.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
11 Mar. 2026
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At their best, then, prediction markets aggregate collective intelligence to weigh the likelihood of future events.—
Parker Bach,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Pixel 9a brings Google's flagship intelligence to a more accessible price point without compromising on durability or features.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Insight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insight. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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