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 Mike White’s hands, The White Lotus remains a beautifully insightful satire with lots to say about money, power and true happiness.
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Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 13 Feb. 2025
Explore the history and legacy of the Rosewood Massacre of 1923 through an insightful lecture and exhibit; 5:30-6:30 p.m., Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables.
—Angel Doval, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
This insightful cross-cultural examination definitely passes with flying colors.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Could anything new or insightful emerge from that process, given the swirl of media coverage that always surrounds the pop star?
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Jan. 2025
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Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 13 Feb. 2025
Explore the history and legacy of the Rosewood Massacre of 1923 through an insightful lecture and exhibit; 5:30-6:30 p.m., Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables.
—Angel Doval, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
This insightful cross-cultural examination definitely passes with flying colors.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Could anything new or insightful emerge from that process, given the swirl of media coverage that always surrounds the pop star?
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for insightful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insightful
Adjective
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Plunkett is not the first critic to trouble the popular conception of Frost as a wise woodsman dispensing comfort and inspiration.—
Maggie Doherty,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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The decision to put Kreider in over Kyle Connor, who has 30 goals this year, did not end up looking like a wise one.—
Arthur Staple,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Retirees don’t have as much time to recover their losses, so accumulating precious metals like gold and silver can be a prudent move.—
Marc Guberti,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Feb. 2025
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Indeed, its tonal balance feels of a piece with the playwright’s personality—erudition and prudent attention to identity and representation leavened with irreverent nods to his throat chakra, The Artist’s Way, and teen soaps on The WB.—
Marley Marius,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Major league players are too perceptive to take a manager’s marching orders at face value.—
Andrew Baggarly,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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These are perceptive cameras that show the filmmakers’ familiarity and love for the city.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Insightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insightful. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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