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
There’s only a line or two in each track, but these insightful moments are a welcome reprieve from the sparkly hedonism.
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Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2025
This spare yet encompassing verse narrative, deftly translated by Max Minden Ribeiro and Sam Riviere, provides an insightful and haunting portrait of our time.
—Diana Arterian
june 5, Literary Hub, 5 June 2025
Armstrong is a shrewd writer who can depict people behaving badly better than most while giving us dialogue that’s often insightful, funny and bruising.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 30 May 2025
While many praised the video’s message and Rylie’s insightful approach, others criticized the mom for not sharing her specific experiences with her daughter.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 27 May 2025
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Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2025
This spare yet encompassing verse narrative, deftly translated by Max Minden Ribeiro and Sam Riviere, provides an insightful and haunting portrait of our time.
—Diana Arterian
june 5, Literary Hub, 5 June 2025
Armstrong is a shrewd writer who can depict people behaving badly better than most while giving us dialogue that’s often insightful, funny and bruising.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 30 May 2025
While many praised the video’s message and Rylie’s insightful approach, others criticized the mom for not sharing her specific experiences with her daughter.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for insightful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insightful
Adjective
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Considering Micah Parsons, Trey Hendrickson and T.J. Watt are all in line for new deals soon, getting something done with Hutchinson sooner rather than later would be wise.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Which is wiser: Spending money on more firefighting resources after wildfires break out and absorbing the extraordinary cost of damages, or investing in technologies and training to prevent wildfires from happening in the first place?—
Abhishek Singh,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, consumers are at a loss to know which mental health apps are prudent and useful and which ones are problematic and ought to be avoided.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Creating a more even playing time split could be prudent, but the club must be mindful of Caratini’s health as a 31-year-old who has only twice caught more than 500 innings in a season.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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He’s heard the sale rumors but somehow isn’t perceptive enough to see through the semi-ambulatory Griffin’s disguise.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
21 May 2025
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None of his previous work has been released in the U.S., which is unfortunate because Demoustier (brother of the talented actress Anaïs) is one of those rare French filmmakers who can blend suspense with perceptive writing and characterization, resulting in artsy thrillers that dig deep.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
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“Insightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insightful. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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