as in reflective
indicating something
a wide-eyed look that is indicative of his constant curiosity
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Recent Examples of indicative
This past weekend might be indicative of what exactly is going on here.
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Brian Welk, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2025
Following a Week 1 loss to Appalachian State, where the scoreboard wasn’t indicative of how lopsided the game was, Saturday night’s matchup was the opposite.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
Appearing in the files is not indicative of wrongdoing or a crime.
—Kendall Wright, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2025
Nor was the judge swayed by prosecutors’ arguments that Fernandes Anderson’s actions since her arrest and federal indictment last December, conviction in May, and resignation in July, were indicative of a lack of proper remorse on the former councilor’s part.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
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Brian Welk, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2025
Following a Week 1 loss to Appalachian State, where the scoreboard wasn’t indicative of how lopsided the game was, Saturday night’s matchup was the opposite.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
Appearing in the files is not indicative of wrongdoing or a crime.
—Kendall Wright, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2025
Nor was the judge swayed by prosecutors’ arguments that Fernandes Anderson’s actions since her arrest and federal indictment last December, conviction in May, and resignation in July, were indicative of a lack of proper remorse on the former councilor’s part.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 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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When whole chia seeds soak in liquid, the surface breaks down, giving them their characteristic gel-like consistency and helping your body absorb their nutritional goodness.—
Claire Bugos,
Verywell Health,
10 Sep. 2025
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Their foliage is feathery and silvery-green, and the characteristic seed heads provide interest even after the blooms have faded.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Indicative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicative. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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