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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Even if these avenues to obtain AI chips are closed, Chinese industry insiders said new shipping routes would be established.
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According to a report from college football insider Hayes Fawcett of Rivals, Kaawa has decided to commit to the Crimson Tide.
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Across the country, voters are showing impatience with party insiders angling to pick winners long before ballots are cast.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
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Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2025
According to a report from college football insider Hayes Fawcett of Rivals, Kaawa has decided to commit to the Crimson Tide.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
Across the country, voters are showing impatience with party insiders angling to pick winners long before ballots are cast.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
The news comes from reputable Xbox insider Shpeshal Nick, who said on the Xbox Era podcast that two sources have told him that Fable may not arrive until 2027.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 22 July 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 29 Jul. 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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