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 Some highlights include the intuitive interface, sturdy inner pot, Keep Warm function, fuzzy logic technology, and an impressive 10 different presets. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 June 2026 Disciplined Saturn steadies your 7th House of Partnership as the intuitive Moon forms a supportive trine from your 3rd House of Communication. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 27 June 2026 Still, in the emotionally intuitive sign of Cancer, facts and feelings become intertwined, Mercury filters information through our memory, sensitivity and personal history rather than logic. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026 Sony consistently earns high marks in PCMag's roundup of the Best TVs, thanks to its excellent picture quality, intuitive Google TV interface, and strong gaming performance across its Bravia lineup. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 3 July 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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  • For a more intimate atmosphere and a bit more space, Potato Head Suites, just across the courtyard, is a better pick.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026
  • Sittenfeld deftly situates the problems of patriarchy and class politics within an intimate, decades-long love story—and what is more American than that potent mix?
    — Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 1 July 2026
Definition of intimate
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  • Andrew Warden, vice president of marketing at Adobe, noted that brands need to adapt to the fact that AI is now an intrinsic part of the default search experience.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 29 June 2026
  • Brand sentiment, the real measure of a creator's intrinsic value, the strength of their network and how much their audience genuinely trusts them.
    — Taylor Reilly, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of intrinsic
Adjective
  • Separating identity from one's profession allows for continuous learning and thriving in an evolving workplace, ensuring value comes from inherent capabilities, not just a role.
    — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • The physical configuration achieves passive safety operational profiles by relying on subcritical physics variables and inherent material limitations.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 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
  • Repetition and positive reinforcement build instinctive responses, reduce human error and amplify security culture.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • The rookie is an instinctive playmaker who has a knack for creating turnovers.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
Definition of instinctive
Adjective
  • In her speech, Swift reflected on her career, the instinctual nature of her songwriting, and trusting her own voice.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 12 June 2026
  • The instinctual Moon in your 1st House of Identity conjoins tender Chiron there, asking you to lead by naming a need without armor.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Definition of instinctual

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