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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
There are frequent funny asides and philosophical musings.
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Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Export manager Shota Natroshvili is almost philosophical about the new excise taxes.
—Michelle Williams, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Robin also strikes up a friendship with a soulful, philosophical leper (Murray Bartlett, covered in wrappings from head to toe), who somehow recognizes his good qualities.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
Helping the most The third philosophical tradition is utilitarianism, developed by John Stuart Mill in the 19th century.
—Sankar Sen, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
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Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Export manager Shota Natroshvili is almost philosophical about the new excise taxes.
—Michelle Williams, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Robin also strikes up a friendship with a soulful, philosophical leper (Murray Bartlett, covered in wrappings from head to toe), who somehow recognizes his good qualities.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
Helping the most The third philosophical tradition is utilitarianism, developed by John Stuart Mill in the 19th century.
—Sankar Sen, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philosophical
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The paper, which is a collaborative effort between the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and the Latin America and Caribbean Circular Economy Coalition, was designed to lay the analytical foundation for changes at both the policy and market level of global material production.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
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To protect workplace culture today, leaders must treat human experiences with the same analytical rigor applied to financial data.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The company said the technology supports its roadmap toward quantum systems capable of operating with hundreds of high-precision logical qubits.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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Past and present are utilized in such a fascinating way as the filmmaker takes his premise to a logical, honest and heartfelt conclusion.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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As crises in the global oil and gas markets shook the United States in the 1970s, an energy source that didn’t rely on foreign governments or fluctuating markets seemed perfectly rational.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
7 Dec. 2025
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Edoardo is more extroverted and very rational, Angelo is more execution-driven.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
24 Nov. 2025
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Officials warned that flying debris could pose a serious threat to anyone without shelter, with damage to roofs, windows and vehicles likely, along with significant tree damage.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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For serious depression, anxiety, self-harm or suicidal thoughts, a delay in treatment matters a lot.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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To really understand the magnitude of this moment, let’s backtrack — the taskmaster planet first entered Pisces in March 2023, submerging the collective into quite the introspective season.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 Nov. 2025
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After a deeply introspective Scorpio Season, Sagittarius Season enters like a spontaneous road trip invitation.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
23 Nov. 2025
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“Philosophical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philosophical. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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