insightful
adjective
in·sight·ful
ˈin-ˌsīt-fəl 
in-ˈsīt-
in-ˈsīt-
: exhibiting or characterized by insight
insightful criticism
insightfully
adverb
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Her analysis of the problem was very insightful.
a critical study featuring an insightful analysis of the novelist's recurring themes
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Jane Lacroix, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
In dynamic areas such as science and medicine, moderation should be transparent because fact-checkers have mistaken legitimate minority opinion and insightful dissent for misinformation.
—F.d. Flam, The Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2024
The dream version of Paul draws an insightful contrast between their respective relationships with their patients: Jimmy would come undone if one of his patients didn’t turn out okay, while Paul can separate himself.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2024
Another insightful observation involved an old shoe.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Insightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insightful. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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insightful
adjective
in·sight·ful
ˈin-ˌsīt-fəl
in-ˈ
in-ˈ
: exhibiting or characterized by insight
insightful behavior
insightfully
adverb
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