intuitive

adjective

Definition of intuitivenext
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 Look for platforms that offer human agents, fast response times and intuitive onboarding and training resources. — Dana Miranda, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 That gives female leaders an intuitive advantage in product curation and the consumer experience and what consumers want. — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 Forces of Nature Waddington’s alluringly intuitive view left some open questions. — Quanta Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026 Excellent, from the thorough and intuitive spa therapists, to the engaging and sweet girls who run the kids’ club, the generous ice-cream scoopers at the Haagen-Dazs counter, and the nothing-is-too-much-trouble front desk. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for intuitive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intuitive
  1. intimate
  2. intrinsic
  3. inherent
  4. intuitional
  5. instinctive
  6. instinctual
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  • Reservations for the intimate South End space are available online.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Designed by Peter Niemitz Design with an architectural assist from Spina O’Rourke + Partners, the restaurant has a more intimate dining room with banquette seating, a sushi bar and a cocktail bar.
    — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of intimate
Adjective
  • As co-founder Jennifer Mantz noted, total surprise gifts carry intrinsic risks, often leaving recipients feeling guilty or uncomfortable when an item misses the mark completely.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Because the short strikes (11/17) are narrower than the long strikes (10/18), a massive directional move will cause the short options' intrinsic value to expand faster than the long options can offset it in the short term.
    — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of intrinsic
Adjective
  • Miller makes the statistical adjustments required to nail the probabilities inherent in the prices.
    — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Curic and his team have dialed down the caricature and delivered elegance to go with the innate drama of the vehicle, which is less obviously in hock to downforce or to the cooling demands inherent with other McLarens.
    — Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of inherent
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  • However, retail and intuitional investors could see robust returns on their investments in SpaceX stock if underwriters allocate a larger-than-usual 30% of shares to the cohort.
    — Sean Conlon,Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 3 May 2026
Definition of intuitional
Adjective
  • Like Irving Berlin, Miranda is an instinctive musician whose mistakes can be worth more than other people’s rules.
    — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Cinema needs women who are complicated, instinctive, ambitious, vulnerable, fearless and free – women who do not ask permission to take up space.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of instinctive
Adjective
  • There’s an instinctual quality to how Navarrette has navigated her career thus far.
    — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The downside is that these shifts are not situations where instinctual actions are superfluous.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of instinctual

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“Intuitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intuitive. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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