indicative

adjective

in-ˈdi-kə-tiv How to pronounce indicative (audio)
Definition of indicativenext
as in reflective
indicating something a wide-eyed look that is indicative of his constant curiosity

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Recent Examples of indicative Any prices or levels shown are either historical or purely indicative. — Katie Stockton, CNBC, 6 July 2026 This display, which uses objects from the Historical’s collection to describe central tensions around an issue or event, is indicative of the key storytelling modality of the show. — Cat Dawson, ARTnews.com, 3 July 2026 The stark change in what $250 can get you at Plex is indicative of the company’s financial goals. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026 Overnight lows that high are indicative of very high humidity, the NWS notes. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for indicative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicative
  1. reflective
  2. characteristic
Adjective
  • Silbiger’s portfolio is a reflective combination of classic American motifs like Saguaro cacti and herds of bison, and odd roadside attractions like the inflatable Maine lobster.
    — Sarah Silbiger, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • The students get permission from the schools to draw on the blackboards in advance, reflective of Japan’s conformist orderly culture.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Definition of reflective
Adjective
  • The simple bodywork incorporates components like the seat and headlamp into the design while maintaining a characteristic adventure-bike stance.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 July 2026
  • Track three scuttles atop a bed of pine needles and broken eggshells, a nervous, almost dubsteppy rhythm haloed in Four Tet’s characteristic bell tones.
    — Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 18 July 2026
Definition of characteristic

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“Indicative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicative. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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