as in reflective
indicating something
a wide-eyed look that is indicative of his constant curiosity
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Recent Examples of indicative
And yes, the depth of feeling is indicative of much deeper issues at play.
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Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 17 Feb. 2026
Scanlon said inclusion of the searches in Bondi’s binder was also indicative of her intentions, with the attorney general repeatedly referencing the guide to push back on members, sparking groans from several.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 12 Feb. 2026
An appointment with Child's Voice revealed bruising on the arm of one of the children involved that was indicative of a forceful grab, according to the documents.
—Vanessa Carlson Bender, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 12 Feb. 2026
Longtime department observer Connie Rice said the case of the West Valley officer is indicative of the department’s failure to learn from the past.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
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Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 17 Feb. 2026
Scanlon said inclusion of the searches in Bondi’s binder was also indicative of her intentions, with the attorney general repeatedly referencing the guide to push back on members, sparking groans from several.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 12 Feb. 2026
An appointment with Child's Voice revealed bruising on the arm of one of the children involved that was indicative of a forceful grab, according to the documents.
—Vanessa Carlson Bender, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 12 Feb. 2026
Longtime department observer Connie Rice said the case of the West Valley officer is indicative of the department’s failure to learn from the past.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicative
Adjective
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Other technologies that could be phased out include waste heat recovery systems that pull heat from the car’s engine to the interior, solar reflective surface coating and high efficacy exterior lights.—
Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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The pair will also include a glow-in-the-dark green rubber outsole and a reflective silver finish on the heel logo.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But despite his characteristic command and media savvy, Jackson’s campaign never gained true momentum, scoring mixed results.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Critically blasted but massively popular with audiences, this dream project is the height of kitsch, somehow made palatable by Richard’s characteristic earnestness.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Indicative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicative. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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