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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
Known as the Dragon Slayer, he’s often shown meditating, praying, waxing philosophical, and pontificating on nobility, integrity and honor.
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Pamela Chelin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Many of her stories are about slices of everyday life, mixed with memories and philosophical reflections about the self and identity—from young women to housewives to women of old age.
—Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
This achievement can only be the product of an obsessive, near-philosophical approach to the sandwich as a composition, to the gestalt of the bite.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
Fonseca, who had been philosophical heading into the match, kept swinging.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
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Pamela Chelin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Many of her stories are about slices of everyday life, mixed with memories and philosophical reflections about the self and identity—from young women to housewives to women of old age.
—Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
This achievement can only be the product of an obsessive, near-philosophical approach to the sandwich as a composition, to the gestalt of the bite.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
Fonseca, who had been philosophical heading into the match, kept swinging.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philosophical
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From an analytical perspective, Philadelphia’s offensive efficiency runs heavily through Tyrese Maxey.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Tax season, savings strategies, and investment planning are all pulling at your attention, and your analytical mind is more than capable of working through the complexity.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Read it and explain to me, in detail, every flaw in my argument, every logical inconsistency, and every way my evidence is weak.—
Vivienne Ming,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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This is the logical, expedient, correct thing to do.—
Barbara Sprunt,
NPR,
24 Mar. 2026
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If more teams have lottery access and the worst teams don’t gain much by being the worst, then more franchises can justify late-season losing as a rational move.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Condemning Israel for its treatment of Palestinian dreams and aspirations is a rational choice.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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The men had serious criminal convictions and said Cuba would not take them back as a result.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Despite repairs having been made, the billing and collection system still has serious problems.—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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For his fourth solo album, the lead singer of the Mexican rock band Zoé has crafted his most personal and introspective work yet.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
27 Mar. 2026
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All across what is probably the best pop album of all time, Michael got sexy, sensual, and introspective in equal measures.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Philosophical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philosophical. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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