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Insights

Verb / ˈɪˌnsaɪts / Another word for insights — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Insights are a deep understanding or realization of a particular aspect of something.

Synonyms & similar words

brainstorm insight brainwave perceptiveness penetration sixthsense perceptivity understanding comprehension perception awareness appreciation discernment realization grasp knowledge wisdom intelligence cognition sense acumen sagacity shrewdness foresight perspicacity clairvoyance enlightenment

Synonyms by register

Formal

understanding comprehension perception discernment

Informal

aha moments realizations takeaways learnings

Literary

epiphanies revelations illumination

Antonyms

ignorance oblivion unawareness misunderstanding confusion blindness

Common collocations

  • gain insights
  • provide insights
  • deep insights
  • valuable insights
  • key insights
  • share insights
  • offer insights

Word family

noun insight

Usage note

Insights refers to a deep understanding of a person or thing. It is often used in academic or business contexts to denote a profound realization or discovery.

Example sentences

  1. The data analyst provided valuable insights into our customer behavior.
  2. Her insights on the topic were impressive.
  3. I gained new insights from the book I read.
  4. The study provided interesting insights into the effects of climate change.
  5. The artist shared his insights on the creative process in his workshop.

Quotes

  • The best insights often come from asking questions that no one else has thought to ask.
  • Insight comes from the willingness to look at things differently.
  • The more you know yourself, the more clarity there is. Self-knowledge has no end.

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