Synonyms of insider

insider

noun

as in contact

a person who belongs to a group or organization and has special knowledge about it

Political insiders say that she is planning to run for president.

The book gives fans an insider's view of Hollywood.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contact
• in
• somebody
• bigwig
• VIP
• connection
• intermediary
• arbitrator
• middleman
• mediator
• arbiter
• big shot
• intercessor
• conciliator
• interposer
• go-between

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of insider

As a veteran Washington insider having served three Democratic presidents, including as former President Obama’s chief of staff, Emanuel was floated by Democratic strategists to next lead the Democratic National Committee. —Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 14 Feb. 2025

Jayson Stark starts us off with an insider survey on the players, teams and storylines to watch. —Chris Branch, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025

From your perspective, as someone who works with artists and industry insiders, what’s the tone of the conversation around this since the Grammys? —Joe Lynch, Billboard, 13 Feb. 2025

Cultural recommendations, plus insider travel guides, expert beauty advice and the latest stories from our print issues. —Laura Regensdorf Katharine Sohn Laura Bannister Osman Can Yerebakan Shannon Adducci, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025