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indicator

noun

ˈin-də-ˌkā-tər

as in needle

an arrow-shaped piece on a dial or scale for registering information you should refill when the indicator on the gas gauge shows that there's only a quarter of a tank left

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Recent Examples of indicator Woods cautioned that technical indicators warrant close attention. —

Yun Li, CNBC, 29 June 2026 The failure of Everlane, a brand built on radical transparency and sustainability, is the clearest indicator of this. —

Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Beyond just being a nuisance, phorid flies can also be an indicator of more serious underlying issues in your home. —

Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 28 June 2026 Because these purchases are often tied to expansion plans, it is widely viewed as an indicator of business confidence and future economic growth. —

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Created by the makers of Korea’s buzzy Rejuran in-office skin boosters, the Turnover Ampoule offers a needle-free way to tap into the ingredient’s glow-boosting benefits at home.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026
Hong Kong — The buzzing of needles and gasps of pain fall silent, replaced by the clacking and rattling of steel and plastic colliding.

— Chris Lau, CNN Money, 24 June 2026