insider
noun
in·sid·er
(ˌ)in-ˈsī-dər 
ˈin-ˌsī-
: a person recognized or accepted as a member of a group, category, or organization: such as
a
: a person who is in a position of power or has access to confidential information
b
: a person (such as an officer or director) who is in a position to have special knowledge of the affairs of or to influence the decisions of a company
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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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Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 18 Apr. 2025
Their real estate portfolio has also caught the eye of industry insiders and fans alike.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025
The innovative picture premiered on April 15 at Muvi Cinemas’ Imax at U Walk in downtown Riyadh to a full house comprising press, Arab celebrities and industry insiders.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 18 Apr. 2025
Create a framework to demonstrate the potential to monetize a new product concept, and develop pragmatic prototypes that industry insiders can stress test.
—Dale Fickett, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for insider
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“Insider.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insider. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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insider
noun
in·sid·er
(ˈ)in-ˈsīd-ər
: a person who is a member of a special group or organization
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