as in reflective
indicating something
a wide-eyed look that is indicative of his constant curiosity
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Recent Examples of indicative
Its share performance is indicative of how new listings in the sector have been underwhelming compared to the overall market.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
Previous studies have suggested that a larger brain size in comparison to body weight could be indicative of a longer lifespan.
—Rosie McCall, Discover Magazine, 12 May 2025
The disappearance of the streetscape, put in place following the George Floyd protests in 2020, is indicative of what’s happened in Trump 2.0 — an all-out war on diversity, equity and inclusion programs, in the government and outside of it.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 18 May 2025
If New York’s Game 6 performance was indicative of what’s to come, the team may not be done playing for a while.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 17 May 2025
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
Previous studies have suggested that a larger brain size in comparison to body weight could be indicative of a longer lifespan.
—Rosie McCall, Discover Magazine, 12 May 2025
The disappearance of the streetscape, put in place following the George Floyd protests in 2020, is indicative of what’s happened in Trump 2.0 — an all-out war on diversity, equity and inclusion programs, in the government and outside of it.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 18 May 2025
If New York’s Game 6 performance was indicative of what’s to come, the team may not be done playing for a while.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicative
Adjective
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The actress goes on to stay that specific moment is reflective of why their relationship flourishes.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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These many watering holes are reflective of the Lone Star state's varied geographic regions, from bald cypress swamps to mountainous desert lakes.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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In March 2025, Colossal unveiled its woolly mouse, engineered to carry genes for the mammoth's characteristic thick, golden coat and accelerated fat metabolism.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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But what really makes A View to a Kill sing are the baddies, starting at the top with the Nazi-bred, ex-KGB, genetically altered microchip tycoon, horse breeder, and airship enthusiast Max Zorin, played with characteristic flamboyance by Walken.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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“Indicative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicative. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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