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as in reasonable
according to the rules of logic
presented a very analytical argument for the defendant's guilt
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Recent Examples of analytic
And then there was an invention of an instrument, the microscope for biology and the telescope for physics and the analytical balance for chemistry, that allowed more precise measurement.
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Big Think, 11 Sep. 2025
In her opinion, microlearning also risks becoming too focused on key facts or statistics and fails to offer students the opportunity to develop analytical or critical thinking skills by moving too quickly through different subjects.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 10 Sep. 2025
Betting and analytical models align on a high-scoring outcome in Portugal's favor.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Her ancestor’s analytic model discouraged self-revelation by the therapist, but Freud often meets her guests’ excavations of desire and vulnerability with her own candid recollections.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
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Big Think, 11 Sep. 2025
In her opinion, microlearning also risks becoming too focused on key facts or statistics and fails to offer students the opportunity to develop analytical or critical thinking skills by moving too quickly through different subjects.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 10 Sep. 2025
Betting and analytical models align on a high-scoring outcome in Portugal's favor.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Her ancestor’s analytic model discouraged self-revelation by the therapist, but Freud often meets her guests’ excavations of desire and vulnerability with her own candid recollections.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for analytic
Adjective
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The most successful organizations will be those that leverage AI to eliminate mundane tasks, allowing employees to focus on high-value creative and strategic work within reasonable timeframes.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The reasonable monthlies, at $822, get you a bike room, in-building laundry, and a storage unit.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That is logical, but Emmys aren’t always logical.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Sometimes, certain decisions feel easier than others, even when both types of choices (intuitive and logical) seem important.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The lockdown was later lifted, but the university said access to campus would remain restricted to students, faculty, and staff with a valid school ID as local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies continued to investigate the threat.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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But that valid concern cannot become a shield used to deflect from real and rising threats.—
Andrew Weinstein,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Admittedly, these toys tried to handle all the combination aspects between Might Gaine and Might Kaiser, but the Amakuni Kizin range eschews this in favor of producing a more coherent figure.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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But the need for coherent choices in an environment with clear benefits and dangers on both sides would be hard enough if the White House kept its prudent and traditional silence.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Even investors who pride themselves on rational decisions know that fear, excitement or uncertainty can often enter the picture.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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Even in situations where logic seems to provide you a clear answer, what seems rational may not always feel right or make sense for you personally.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And any sensible apple grower in Ontario knew their cash crop would be the McIntosh.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
12 Sep. 2025
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Many states take sensible steps—background checks, extreme risk protection orders, and safe storage laws—all policies that help reduce gun crime and gun deaths.—
Gabby Giffords,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The extra point was good but there was a holding penalty on the Rebels.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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After 10 tumultuous years with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Kadri delivered his best campaign with the Colorado Avalanche in 2021-22, posting 89 points in the regular season and finishing by hoisting the Stanley Cup.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Analytic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/analytic. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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