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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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Recent Examples of insiders
As the draft gets near, most analysts and insiders are in agreement that the Titans will likely keep the top pick and select Miami quarterback Cam Ward.
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Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
The restaurant is introducing an insiders text club offering customers exclusive ways to save money.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Use sports influencers, analysts and team insiders to provide expert insights, giving the fans a taste of what to expect from each big game.
—Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
According to the anonymous insiders who spoke to Variety, these two events were enough to push the public away from the film — never mind that live-action Disney remakes have been routinely badly reviewed and received lower attendance in more recent years.
—Nicole Froio, Refinery29, 8 Apr. 2025
Executives, insiders and sources agree that the move to consolidate her businesses is a smart one.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025
However, insiders suggest the threat may be more bark than bite.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
The company has no plans to renew its lease and plans to vacate by year’s end, Disney insiders said.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025
In fact, Princess Kate has surprised many palace insiders with her vigorous return to work.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
The restaurant is introducing an insiders text club offering customers exclusive ways to save money.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Use sports influencers, analysts and team insiders to provide expert insights, giving the fans a taste of what to expect from each big game.
—Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
According to the anonymous insiders who spoke to Variety, these two events were enough to push the public away from the film — never mind that live-action Disney remakes have been routinely badly reviewed and received lower attendance in more recent years.
—Nicole Froio, Refinery29, 8 Apr. 2025
Executives, insiders and sources agree that the move to consolidate her businesses is a smart one.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025
However, insiders suggest the threat may be more bark than bite.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
The company has no plans to renew its lease and plans to vacate by year’s end, Disney insiders said.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025
In fact, Princess Kate has surprised many palace insiders with her vigorous return to work.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Insiders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insiders. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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