as in reflective
indicating something
a wide-eyed look that is indicative of his constant curiosity
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Recent Examples of indicative
That these issues are now coming to light is indicative of a planning process that — in typical Dallas fashion — has been disorganized, rushed and lacking in transparency from its inception.
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Mark Lamster
architecture Critic, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
While not necessarily indicative of a fractured labor market, the weaker-than-expected numbers offer little comfort.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
The tone of the relationship is indicative of this fact.
—Mehrzad Boroujerdi, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
But what were then viewed as welcome changes, following more than two decades of tumult under former owner Daniel Snyder, are now indicative of how much work lies ahead for general manager Adam Peters and coach Dan Quinn.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
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Mark Lamster
architecture Critic, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
While not necessarily indicative of a fractured labor market, the weaker-than-expected numbers offer little comfort.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
The tone of the relationship is indicative of this fact.
—Mehrzad Boroujerdi, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
But what were then viewed as welcome changes, following more than two decades of tumult under former owner Daniel Snyder, are now indicative of how much work lies ahead for general manager Adam Peters and coach Dan Quinn.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicative
Adjective
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Beyond the visuals, Tan’s actual caption struck a reflective tone that stood out from the usual social media fare.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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There are plenty of star actors who would rather enter the seventh circle of hell than do what Radcliffe is doing here with boundless enthusiasm and reflective of his career-long determination to challenge himself.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But Israelis have managed to endure even the latest unpleasantness with characteristic resilience.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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There are some of the director’s characteristic flourishes along the way, and the tone is set early; thumping Kasabian track ‘Days Are Forgotten’ plays in the opening credits, leading into a prison-yard fight moments into the first episode.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Indicative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicative. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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