as in reflective
indicating something
a wide-eyed look that is indicative of his constant curiosity
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Recent Examples of indicative
In a vacuum, Giannis’ Game 5 performance against the Pacers was indicative of his overall dilemma.
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Sam Amick, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Another person remarked that the event might be indicative of bigger problems in the relationship.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Belton cautioned that recent headlines tied to both Amazon and Microsoft pausing future data center leases perhaps isn’t indicative of weakness of the future of AI or demand in general.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
Distribution with Regal is indicative of Leitner-Waldman’s theory that wine drinkers are eschewing the more stodgy and outdated way that they were presented wines—the white tablecloth fine dining experience—and instead seeking to sip on wine during more active occasions.
—John Kell, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Sam Amick, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Another person remarked that the event might be indicative of bigger problems in the relationship.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Belton cautioned that recent headlines tied to both Amazon and Microsoft pausing future data center leases perhaps isn’t indicative of weakness of the future of AI or demand in general.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
Distribution with Regal is indicative of Leitner-Waldman’s theory that wine drinkers are eschewing the more stodgy and outdated way that they were presented wines—the white tablecloth fine dining experience—and instead seeking to sip on wine during more active occasions.
—John Kell, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicative
Adjective
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Our testers only saw the price after testing to determine whether the price was reflective of the potting bench’s value and features.—
Megan Newton,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 May 2025
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The Game actress shared a reflective message about her daughter’s growth leading up to Cairo’s birthday.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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Still, diving is so integral to Jeju’s population that the shortening of words characteristic of the Jeju language is attributed to the need for divers to communicate quickly, according to the new study.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
7 May 2025
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This is characteristic of the species, researchers said.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
5 May 2025
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“Indicative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicative. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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