as in reflective
indicating something
a wide-eyed look that is indicative of his constant curiosity
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Recent Examples of indicative
The Fantastic Four’s tepid performance at the box office is indicative of the 2025 summer movie box office as a whole.
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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Aubrey Jewett, an associate professor and associate school director at the University of Central Florida, said the tone of some of the DOGE letters to counties was indicative of political retaliation.
—Josh Salman, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
In an interview with Deadline, NBCU Media Group Chairman Matt Strauss said the Amazon agreements are indicative of NBCU’s strategy with Peacock in particular.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
Any prices or levels shown are either historical or purely indicative.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025
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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Aubrey Jewett, an associate professor and associate school director at the University of Central Florida, said the tone of some of the DOGE letters to counties was indicative of political retaliation.
—Josh Salman, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
In an interview with Deadline, NBCU Media Group Chairman Matt Strauss said the Amazon agreements are indicative of NBCU’s strategy with Peacock in particular.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
Any prices or levels shown are either historical or purely indicative.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicative
Adjective
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The paddles would be situated 180 degrees with relation to one another, so the reflective sides point in opposite directions.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The product has nine light-reflective shades and is infused with 85 percent skincare ingredients, the company tells me.—
Rachel Burchfield,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The unique pairings are based on everything from the candy's name and shape to their characteristic tastes and qualities.—
Sheena Chihak,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Sep. 2025
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That’s the kind of characteristic that is played out throughout the film.—
Maelle Beauget-Uhl,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Indicative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicative. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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