Definition of indicatornext
as in needle
an arrow-shaped piece on a dial or scale for registering information you should refill when the indicator on the gas gauge shows that there's only a quarter of a tank left

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Recent Examples of indicator But which party has more lawmakers who decide not to run for reelection is usually a pretty good indicator of which side is most concerned. Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 9 Feb. 2026 Ryan thinks that SoFi’s risk-reward ratio has improved materially since its January earnings report, citing its record scale indicator, profitability momentum, greater strategic flexibility and clearer earnings power growth. Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026 Still, some major indicators have displayed resilience. Max Zahn, ABC News, 9 Feb. 2026 Investors are also looking ahead to big economic indicators in the coming week. Jason Ma, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for indicator
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Noun
  • Its Julnâr is full of texture and subtle layers, mixing champagne with sea lettuce, honey, celery, and vodka infused with pine needles.
    Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Put the cutting in a jar or vase of water, making sure to keep the needles above the water line.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • In 2022, Hong Kong plunged 68 places to 148th out of 180 territories in the press freedom index compiled by media freedom organization Reporters Without Borders.
    Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Suddenly, the overwhelming ubiquity of books became not a burden but a benefit, as the index could help readers find choice bits while encouraging serendipity along the way.
    Big Think, Big Think, 9 Feb. 2026

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“Indicator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicator. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.

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