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also philosophic
as in analytic
being, given to, or marked by deep thinking especially about fundamental questions of the world
A philosophical person by nature, she spent many hours in deep thought about the great mysteries of life.
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Recent Examples of philosophical
Sharp said while many of the defendants shared political and philosophical beliefs, not all of them were members of the Social Rifle Association or the Emma Goldman Book Club.
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Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
And at some point, a philosophical debate will need to turn more practical, one way or the other.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Others voiced more philosophical critiques.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 5 Mar. 2026
These are articulate, intellectual characters who tend to speak openly about their emotions and even drift into philosophical ruminations.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
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Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
And at some point, a philosophical debate will need to turn more practical, one way or the other.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Others voiced more philosophical critiques.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 5 Mar. 2026
These are articulate, intellectual characters who tend to speak openly about their emotions and even drift into philosophical ruminations.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philosophical
Adjective
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Both are analytical tennis thinkers.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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In this new environment, the blend of experienced human judgment and AI’s analytical speed will be our most effective defense against an increasingly autonomous and sophisticated threat landscape.—
Don Aviv,
Time,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Taking that kind of approach to free agency is prudent, understandable, logical and probably smart more often than not.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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Your 4th House of Family receives support as sensual Venus sextiles unearthing Pluto in your logical 2nd house, nudging you to refresh your routines and polish your living space.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The business side of football will feel perfectly rational.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Austen would have advocated for a more rational and supportive understanding of women’s bodies in health and illness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The most serious mid-air collision involving the plane happened in 1966, when a B-52 bomber carrying nuclear bombs struck a tanker near Palomares, Spain.—
Kim Tong-Hyung,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Minarik warned that, absent serious cost-cutting reforms, of which TrumpRx is but a small part, healthcare is only going to become more expensive.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Tucked above District Kitchen, Roya offers a more introspective experience.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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In 2021, Junior released $ad Boyz 4 Life, an album that solidified his introspective approach and strengthened his connection with fans.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Philosophical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philosophical. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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