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 bit of a culture war at Tottenham in that his presence as a second defensive midfielder is indicative of head coach Frank’s pragmatic approach in home games.
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Tim Spiers, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
The reality-avoidance was indicative of the vast no-go zones in American television when three networks determined the menu of viewing options and the youngest sibling functioned as the remote-control device.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 29 Dec. 2025
Over and over again, providers frequently misinterpret the presence of white blood cells or pyuria as indicative of infection and prescribe antibiotics just in case.
—Neil Gaffin, STAT, 29 Dec. 2025
As a result, the complaint alleged that the company reported Hey Dude revenue numbers in 2022 that were not indicative of actual retail demand for Hey Dude shoes and, over the longer term, were entirely unsustainable.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 22 Dec. 2025
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Tim Spiers, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
The reality-avoidance was indicative of the vast no-go zones in American television when three networks determined the menu of viewing options and the youngest sibling functioned as the remote-control device.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 29 Dec. 2025
Over and over again, providers frequently misinterpret the presence of white blood cells or pyuria as indicative of infection and prescribe antibiotics just in case.
—Neil Gaffin, STAT, 29 Dec. 2025
As a result, the complaint alleged that the company reported Hey Dude revenue numbers in 2022 that were not indicative of actual retail demand for Hey Dude shoes and, over the longer term, were entirely unsustainable.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 22 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicative
Adjective
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If natural light isn't sufficient, install grow lights or use reflective surfaces.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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Stewart has explained the film as being designed as a reflective experience for the audience that unflinchingly shows the subconscious ways memory lives within the human body.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Their opposition serves to rein in your sign’s characteristic perfectionism by making your goal about enjoying yourself, rather than creating something seemingly flawless.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Jan. 2026
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But for the LRDs, that ultraviolet light would filter through their cocoons, trickling out as visible light and creating the characteristic red hue.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Indicative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicative. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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