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 Frequent checking throughout the day is the clearest signal that tracking has tipped into an obsession, shifting focus away from intuitive health habits and overall wellbeing. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026 Those incorrect mental models made intuitive sense at the time, just as chains of thought do now. — John Pavlus, Quanta Magazine, 31 July 2026 The Insignia 65-inch F50 Series sets an absolute standard for budget big-screen value, pairing 4K HDR10 visuals with intuitive Fire TV smart streaming. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 31 July 2026 The projection technology helps the team create rooms that relate naturally to one another, establish deliberate sightlines, align doorways with important architectural features, and support circulation that feels intuitive rather than forced. — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 30 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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  • Backyard weddings are among the most sentimental and intimate of celebrations.
    — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026
  • In the film, his signature use of colors— blazing red, forest green, deep blue, golden yellow, lavender pink — and intimate chamber-drama staging transform domestic interiors into spaces of moral clarity.
    — Vanessa Rampton, STAT, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of intimate
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  • Memecoins, a highly volatile type of cryptocurrency typically inspired by pop culture and viral trends, don’t hold intrinsic value but can drastically soar — or plummet — in price.
    — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The event added appeal to an asset devoid of intrinsic value, treating top buyers to a lineup of prominent guests, including billionaire Tim Draper, investor Cathie Wood and boxer Mike Tyson.
    — Dan Alexander, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of intrinsic
Adjective
  • If speed and trust are still presented as a trade-off in 2026, that is a sign of an immature solution, not an inherent limitation.
    — Susan Laine, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • There’s an edge and inherent darkness in both your sound and visuals.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 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
  • The instinctive Moon in your 1st House of Self squares chatty Mercury in your 4th House of Home, so feelings could rush ahead in family talks, texts, or morning logistics.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The instinctive response is often to absorb more work internally.
    — Natalie Ruiz, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of instinctive
Adjective
  • The monarchs’ feats of navigation are enabled by their internal technology, a set of instinctual tools that in some ways surpasses our understanding.
    — Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
  • When someone’s raging at you, two phrases seem almost instinctual to say.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 16 July 2026
Definition of instinctual

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