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.
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One source familiar with the script permutations told Variety that the scene was even more overt in earlier drafts, while a second insider says the scene’s inclusion was debated for its necessity to the storyline.
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Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 20 May 2024
The artist, the dealer, the insider, the commissioner — the complexities of getting the Venice presentation together are clearly laid out in the film.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2024
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Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 20 May 2024
The artist, the dealer, the insider, the commissioner — the complexities of getting the Venice presentation together are clearly laid out in the film.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2024
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“Insider.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insider. Accessed 28 May. 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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