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or analytical
as in logical
according to the rules of logic
presented a very analytical argument for the defendant's guilt
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Recent Examples of analytic
An exhibition curated by Barry Bergdoll and Martin Bressani at the Bard Graduate Center links those three eras, giving a central place to Viollet-le-Duc’s lifelong fascination with moody renderings, exploded perspectives, meticulous elevations, and analytical diagrams.
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Apr. 2026
From cutting-edge field investigations to application of complex analytical methodologies and forward-thinking outreach techniques, this flagship offers an opportunity to share and exchange information that advances public health practice and makes our communities healthier.
—Matthew Donahue, STAT, 22 Apr. 2026
Monetary policymakers must act in the nation’s interest…their decisions the product of analytic rigor, meaningful deliberation, and unclouded decision-making.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
However, Neptune idealizes, which can ultimately blur boundaries, while Mercury prefers to be analytical, seeking out the facts and hard data.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Apr. 2026
From cutting-edge field investigations to application of complex analytical methodologies and forward-thinking outreach techniques, this flagship offers an opportunity to share and exchange information that advances public health practice and makes our communities healthier.
—Matthew Donahue, STAT, 22 Apr. 2026
Monetary policymakers must act in the nation’s interest…their decisions the product of analytic rigor, meaningful deliberation, and unclouded decision-making.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
However, Neptune idealizes, which can ultimately blur boundaries, while Mercury prefers to be analytical, seeking out the facts and hard data.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for analytic
Adjective
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Berman and Kessler argue this is a logical and organic pivot for MMRs.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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However, a resignation or even a leave of absence now looks like a logical outcome.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Evans and his backers were rational actors inside an irrational system.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
1 May 2026
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By any rational examination, there are more people on Rikers than need to be for public safety.—
Jonathan Lippman,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But security experts say the name may be a flag of convenience rather than a coherent group, and its claims should be treated with caution.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Within mathematics, a better marketing campaign would probably look like a coherent theory, the kind Nelson sought — a set of formal rules, like those underlying modern math, that excludes infinity but is powerful enough to do useful mathematics.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And that is actually a reasonable price for those books.—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Bowman noted the authority is guided by state law and case law in its decisions and deciding what is just and reasonable by a preponderance of evidence.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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In California, the Los Angeles County Counsel is probing allegations that State Farm delayed, underpaid and denied valid insurance claims from last year's wildfires.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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Twin Metals filed a federal lawsuit seeking a declaration that the leases are still valid but a judge threw the case out in 2023.—
Todd Richmond,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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With the naked eye and especially through good binoculars, its conjunction with a slender crescent moon on May 18 will be very pleasing to see.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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May 21 – June 20 A good idea turns into real progress faster than expected.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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“Analytic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/analytic. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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