Thesaurus results for INDICATOR

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 Putin refuses to disclose major economic indicators as required by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). —

Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 23 May 2026 According to industry experts, the strongest indicator of quality is how thoughtfully the experience is integrated into your entire stay — not whether the resort offers the latest buzzy procedure. —

Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2026 The takeaway isn’t to overhaul your portfolio every time an economic indicator changes. —

Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026 Another indicator of ripeness is the tendril (the curling bit of vine), which will turn dry and brown when the melon is ready to harvest. —

Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for indicator

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The middle of these is the speedometer, which uses a physical needle rather than one made of pixels.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026
The sails are united by an image of a sewing needle, stitching together both women’s relationships to their craft and community.

— Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026