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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.
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Instead of industry insiders cutting sweetheart deals with their former colleagues before returning to the private sector to claim their reward, the HHS will be led by a crusading reformer who has repeatedly shone a harsh spotlight on some of the health care industry's most questionable practices.
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Michael Glassner and John Pence, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
That is a word Newcastle United insiders regularly use to describe Alexander Isak.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
What has industry insiders aghast over this conflict is the nature of the correspondence.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
The paper quotes insiders saying the writer made the decision to make California his permanent home after securing a deal with Universal for his joint book and TV project.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2024
Swift’s return to the stands comes fresh off the heels of what insiders describe as an incredibly thoughtful surprise.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 21 Dec. 2024
Some industry insiders said a singer calling in his small label’s numbers was highly unethical.
—Keith Sharon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Popular on Variety For years, Oscar enthusiasts and industry insiders have called for a simulcast of the telecast, citing the importance of embracing changing viewing habits in an increasingly digital world.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
After three consecutive years of missing the postseason, the Red Sox were predicted by most MLB insiders to be very active this offseason.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Michael Glassner and John Pence, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
That is a word Newcastle United insiders regularly use to describe Alexander Isak.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
What has industry insiders aghast over this conflict is the nature of the correspondence.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
The paper quotes insiders saying the writer made the decision to make California his permanent home after securing a deal with Universal for his joint book and TV project.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2024
Swift’s return to the stands comes fresh off the heels of what insiders describe as an incredibly thoughtful surprise.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 21 Dec. 2024
Some industry insiders said a singer calling in his small label’s numbers was highly unethical.
—Keith Sharon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Popular on Variety For years, Oscar enthusiasts and industry insiders have called for a simulcast of the telecast, citing the importance of embracing changing viewing habits in an increasingly digital world.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
After three consecutive years of missing the postseason, the Red Sox were predicted by most MLB insiders to be very active this offseason.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Insiders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insiders. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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