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
Examples of insider in a Sentence
Political insiders say that she is planning to run for president.
The book gives fans an insider's view of Hollywood.
Recent Examples on the Web
Slow, but not surprising Though these debuts are a far cry from that shiny $100-million weekend mark that studios and marketers covet, 2024’s crop of May movies didn’t fall that far below what insiders and analysts anticipated for the month.
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 31 May 2024
For more insider tips on Southern California’s beaches, trails and parks, check out past editions of The Wild.
—Laura Randall, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
Season 2 sees the band wrestle with the trappings of micro-fame: Gen Z upstarts are stealing their schtick, industry insiders are circling, there’s a constant hum of social media commentary in the background, and the pressure to earn money just keeps mounting.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 30 May 2024
The insider added that Spears, 42, dined with three friends at the steakhouse, which is often frequented by other A-listers including Carrie Underwood.
—Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 29 May 2024
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 31 May 2024
For more insider tips on Southern California’s beaches, trails and parks, check out past editions of The Wild.
—Laura Randall, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
Season 2 sees the band wrestle with the trappings of micro-fame: Gen Z upstarts are stealing their schtick, industry insiders are circling, there’s a constant hum of social media commentary in the background, and the pressure to earn money just keeps mounting.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 30 May 2024
The insider added that Spears, 42, dined with three friends at the steakhouse, which is often frequented by other A-listers including Carrie Underwood.
—Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 29 May 2024
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“Insider.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insider. Accessed 5 Jun. 2024.
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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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