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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
Readers send Miss Manners not only their table and party questions, but those involving the more complicated aspects of life - romance, work, family relationships, child-rearing, death - as well as philosophical and moral dilemmas.
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Judith Martin, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
For most people, this is a sufficient achievement to quiet any worries about its philosophical underpinnings.
—Christopher Beha, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
Our Lady Doir valued that philosophical victory more than her freedom, more than her wealth, more than any name.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
The meal includes intellectual and philosophical discussions that enlighten your mind and offer food for thought.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 12 Feb. 2026
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Judith Martin, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
For most people, this is a sufficient achievement to quiet any worries about its philosophical underpinnings.
—Christopher Beha, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
Our Lady Doir valued that philosophical victory more than her freedom, more than her wealth, more than any name.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
The meal includes intellectual and philosophical discussions that enlighten your mind and offer food for thought.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 12 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philosophical
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Much of the action is in the form of talking, which the incisively analytical images parse with the emotional precision of dramatic stagings, lending the talk a sort of emphatic onscreen incarnation.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Epstein Tapes Earlier this month, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced that the Polish government would create an analytical team to examine whether Polish children were abused via criminal networks connected to Epstein.—
Leigh Kiniry,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Whether your companion’s vibe is emotional or logical, try to harmonize with it.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2026
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Bruce Meyer, the union’s deputy executive director and lead negotiator, would be the most logical successor.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Unlike the city of Poway, which favors hitching posts over parking meters, San Diego has elected to ignore all rational analyses of parking fee options, in favor of looking at parking as a cash cow.—
Harvey Levine,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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In 2026, China’s luxury sector is more selective, rational, and emotionally discerning than ever.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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Fajardo-Acosta described him as an extremely serious person who also possessed a good sense of humor, spoke very eloquently and read all the time.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Lawmaker Jorge Arreaza, who presented the bill, highlighted these carve-outs to ensure the measure does not shield serious offenses.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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The energy of this space is raw, so be ready to be a bit introspective, present, and fall right into the unique beat of Berghain.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Armed with cultural relevance, introspective lyricism and genre-defying artistry, this album further cemented his dominance not just in música urbana but in popular culture overall, elevating him to true household-name status.—
Sigal Ratner-Arias,
Billboard,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Philosophical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philosophical. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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