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Recent Examples of indicative That’s hardly indicative of this trend toward more humane treatment of farm animals being merely the result of out-of-touch activists. Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 10 Oct. 2025 Fashion’s recent obsession with nostalgia, be that the 70s, 90s or Y2K style codes, is well documented and perhaps indicative of an industry weathering an identity crisis. Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025 The score was far from indicative of how the Jets played. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025 Ricci stated that at this time, the CCSO is unaware of the coroner’s report results, but noted that, although coincidental, this third death is not indicative of any abnormal environmental hazards in the region. Owen Clarke, Outside, 1 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for indicative
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Adjective
  • The article should be between 300 and 500 words, and the tone should be accessible, informative, and reflective.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 11 Oct. 2025
  • While Efraimoglou is bold and authoritative, Vandorou is quiet and reflective.
    Janine Di Giovanni, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Shortly after its dawn, dresses produced by Paris’ leading fashion houses, such as Poiret, Chanel and Lanvin, were envisaged with the same geometric, linear designs and intricate decorations that were characteristic of the revolutionary movement.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Now, the filmmaker’s latest effort shows characteristic daring in its detachment.
    J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025

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“Indicative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicative. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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