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
The same insiders claim that a federal grand jury is currently hearing evidence as part of the investigation, but there’s not yet any confirmation that formal charges will be brought.
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Njera Perkins, Peoplemag, 5 July 2024
The company’s stock has risen around 165% this year, meaning the value of the shares far surpasses previous periods, including the first six months of 2023, when insiders sold about 848,000 shares, according to Bloomberg.
—Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 5 July 2024
Skin Check An insider’s guide to all things skin care.
—Myranda Mondry, Allure, 4 July 2024
Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who has led the country since 2022, has been trying to coax his Conservative base to turn up at the ballot box, but Sunak’s campaign has been beset by scandals, PR failures and allegations of insider betting.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 4 July 2024
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Njera Perkins, Peoplemag, 5 July 2024
The company’s stock has risen around 165% this year, meaning the value of the shares far surpasses previous periods, including the first six months of 2023, when insiders sold about 848,000 shares, according to Bloomberg.
—Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 5 July 2024
Skin Check An insider’s guide to all things skin care.
—Myranda Mondry, Allure, 4 July 2024
Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who has led the country since 2022, has been trying to coax his Conservative base to turn up at the ballot box, but Sunak’s campaign has been beset by scandals, PR failures and allegations of insider betting.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 4 July 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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