as in reflective
indicating something
a wide-eyed look that is indicative of his constant curiosity
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Recent Examples of indicative
At last year’s Club World Cup, held in the United States and indicative of corporate appetite there, that figure was 36 per cent.
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Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 10 June 2026
In its March letter, The International Brotherhood of Teamsters pointed to Disney’s acquisition of 21st Century Fox as indicative of what would happen if Paramount buys WBD.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
So, before considering replacement, check your warranty status and consult a licensed HVAC professional to determine whether the issue appears to be isolated or is indicative of larger problems.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Any prices or levels shown are either historical or purely indicative.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 8 June 2026
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Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 10 June 2026
In its March letter, The International Brotherhood of Teamsters pointed to Disney’s acquisition of 21st Century Fox as indicative of what would happen if Paramount buys WBD.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
So, before considering replacement, check your warranty status and consult a licensed HVAC professional to determine whether the issue appears to be isolated or is indicative of larger problems.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Any prices or levels shown are either historical or purely indicative.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicative
Adjective
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Below it, the floor-length skirt consisted of a dense curtain of long reflective strands.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
13 June 2026
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Former Blue Jays catching prospect Phil Clarke announced his retirement from professional baseball on Wednesday, sharing a reflective message about the circumstances that led to his decision after spending years working his way through Toronto's minor league system.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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After more talk of intimate moments that occurred during the shoot, and a few anecdotes about nipples, Shaver then redirected the conversation, lighting things up in her characteristic way.—
Elaina Patton,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
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If plutonium production were taking place inside a fusion reactor, the nuclear reactions involved would generate a characteristic antineutrino signal.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 June 2026
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“Indicative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicative. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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