as in intimate
characterized by what feels naturally right or true without coming from thought or learning
He has an intuitive sense of what others are feeling that makes him a great listener. The designer has an intuitive style that stands out from the crowd but is also practical.
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Recent Examples of intuitive
Edelweiss also offers an intuitive online gateway, the Piano Configurator.
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025
That sort of thoughtful introspection about music has been intuitive to Was since his youth, and it’s embedded in the very title of the new album.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Research shows that intuitive eating is associated with better psychological health, a lower risk of disordered eating behaviors, a lower frequency of overeating and a better chance of stabilizing weight.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
Setup / First Impressions While the Ninja CREAMi is overall pretty intuitive, reading all the instructions can save you from any snafus later.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025
That sort of thoughtful introspection about music has been intuitive to Was since his youth, and it’s embedded in the very title of the new album.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Research shows that intuitive eating is associated with better psychological health, a lower risk of disordered eating behaviors, a lower frequency of overeating and a better chance of stabilizing weight.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
Setup / First Impressions While the Ninja CREAMi is overall pretty intuitive, reading all the instructions can save you from any snafus later.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intuitive
Adjective
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Guided by a chef who shared that same intimate connection, the experience felt full circle.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 Oct. 2025
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This can be accomplished through different flooring in transitional and intimate spaces, like a foyer or a corridor to a bedroom.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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As of this Monday production has resumed, but the reverberations of the event reflects beer’s intrinsic tie to national identity (like Guinness to the Irish).—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Oct. 2025
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Look for notes of maple, spice, and burnt orange peel, as the bourbon’s intrinsic character is augmented by this artful secondary maturation.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There are inherent risks in using these tools.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Oct. 2025
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Bitcoin’s inherent technical strengths, combined with institutions’ vested interest in its success, position it to evolve into essential infrastructure that powers global markets.—
Luke Xie,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Having scored on his Serie A debut against Fiorentina with an impressive finish against former United goalkeeper David de Gea, Hojlund grabbed his second Serie A goal at the weekend with an instinctive finish to secure three points against Genoa in a 2-1 victory.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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That quiet, instinctive gesture of care — captured on video and later shared on TikTok — struck a chord with hundreds of thousands.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Cubs are athletic, instinctual and experienced, qualities that are magnified underneath the playoff spotlight.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Jackson threw it away on fourth down, almost like an instinctual reaction of panic.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Intuitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intuitive. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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