Definition of indicatornext
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 There’s an indicator light there as well, and a small mic hole for speakerphone and voice assistant use. Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026 The price of raspberries has skyrocketed in recent weeks and could be an early indicator of higher grocery prices due to the ongoing war with Iran. Kristina Rex, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026 While there’s not a definitive survey on the reach of crypto in Christian circles, there are indicators of growing interest. Bracey Harris, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026 That poll is a stark indicator of shifting attitudes. Roger Sherman, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for indicator
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Noun
  • What's different – beyond the material in question – is the use of a triangular needle tip that avoids cutting through the wood fibers when threading through them, and nylon yarn that's strong yet flexible.
    Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Very little moves the needle between the flurry of free agent signings, trades and the draft, but this story deserves your attention.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
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  • Taking into account how much profits are expected to grow in the coming year for companies in the S&P 500, the index looks roughly 17% cheaper than before the war, by one measure.
    Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Factors included median household income, livability index, and average retirement income.
    Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026

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“Indicator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicator. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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