as in reflective
indicating something
a wide-eyed look that is indicative of his constant curiosity
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Recent Examples of indicative
Schwartz, for one, sees it as indicative of how economies on the Internet could shape the world offline.
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Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Baden said at the time that the fractures in Epstein’s neck were unusual for suicide and more indicative of homicidal strangulation.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
Though fluent in academic lingo, his verse was approachable, written with students and the public in mind and indicative of someone who always made sure to not stay stuck in the proverbial ivory tower.
—Dorany Pineda, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
The name of the basilica next to the cloister, Santa Maria Sopra Minerva, is indicative of its past, a Catholic basilica dedicated to the Virgin Mary over what was once a pagan temple to the Roman god of wisdom, Minerva.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
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Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Baden said at the time that the fractures in Epstein’s neck were unusual for suicide and more indicative of homicidal strangulation.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
Though fluent in academic lingo, his verse was approachable, written with students and the public in mind and indicative of someone who always made sure to not stay stuck in the proverbial ivory tower.
—Dorany Pineda, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
The name of the basilica next to the cloister, Santa Maria Sopra Minerva, is indicative of its past, a Catholic basilica dedicated to the Virgin Mary over what was once a pagan temple to the Roman god of wisdom, Minerva.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicative
Adjective
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Aries season is in full swing through the 19th, bringing a surge of forward momentum, physical energy, and the desire to begin again after March's more reflective tone.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Other tips include riding defensively around cars, using front and rear lights, wearing reflective vests in the dark, and avoiding biking under the influence of drugs or alcohol.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Some had characteristic ticks etched along their outer edges, while others looked like small sticks cut lengthwise, with a flat and a curved side—forms that their makers crafted deliberately to produce random outcomes.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
2 Apr. 2026
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The show is curated by the artist’s daughters, Aiko Cuneo and Addie Lanier, and will feature many characteristic pieces.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Indicative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicative. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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