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View definitions for in the know

in the know

adjective as in acquainted

adjective as in privy

adjective as in well-informed

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And why does it seem like this weird lady is in the know?

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Doors open at 7 p.m. on Tuesday nights, but those in the know line up outside the building’s nondescript exterior as early as 6 p.m. to ensure a reasonable spot on the night’s roster of singers.

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"People love the exclusivity and the feeling of being 'in the know,'" Nas says, "many go to film and post about it. They're fun, they're free, and they often come with cute goody bags - which my audience loves."

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It’s also what everyone in the know keeps saying.

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“Their outrageous onstage presence was like pure metal theatrics on steroids, but ironically, their music was technically really good and catchy and not as chaotic as they appeared. If you weren’t in the know, you could look at it as ridiculous, but it’s pure camp, and their fan base truly gets it. It’s why they’ve been around for over 40 years.”

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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