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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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Deadline hears that the number of contract cleaners at the BBC’s London headquarters will be slashed by 70% from 31 to nine, according to unhappy insiders.
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
Onassis enlisted high society decorator Sister Parish to design the interiors, creating an elegant yet comfortable setting where the young political power couple entertained Washington insiders and journalists.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026
Muriel Fox was an insider who knew all of the players, and her candid descriptions of the events and personalities that made history (yes, Betty Friedan was a monster, but a brilliant one) makes for a dramatic story.
—Literary Hub, 20 Mar. 2026
For more insider tips on Southern California’s beaches, trails and parks, check out past editions of The Wild.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
Onassis enlisted high society decorator Sister Parish to design the interiors, creating an elegant yet comfortable setting where the young political power couple entertained Washington insiders and journalists.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026
Muriel Fox was an insider who knew all of the players, and her candid descriptions of the events and personalities that made history (yes, Betty Friedan was a monster, but a brilliant one) makes for a dramatic story.
—Literary Hub, 20 Mar. 2026
For more insider tips on Southern California’s beaches, trails and parks, check out past editions of The Wild.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insider
contact
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Non-food-contact Surfaces Of Equipment Have An Accumulation Of Dust, Dirt, Food Residue, And Other Debris.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Mar. 2026
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Investigations are ongoing to determine how the aircraft and vehicle came into contact on an active runway.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Insider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insider. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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