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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
All of which suggests a further overlap with Percy, whose fiction rests on a firm philosophical and theological foundation.
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Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
One of the bedrock philosophical concepts under all of physics is something called causal determinism.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 29 Dec. 2025
With lovely underwater footage and philosophical yet accessible themes, this gentle marine escapade is a celebration of our bonds with wildlife.
—Tomris Laffly, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Dec. 2025
In Ron Howard's true-life historical thriller, Jude Law and Vanessa Kirby are 1930s German lovers working on philosophical manifestos on a remote island in the Galápagos.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
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Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
One of the bedrock philosophical concepts under all of physics is something called causal determinism.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 29 Dec. 2025
With lovely underwater footage and philosophical yet accessible themes, this gentle marine escapade is a celebration of our bonds with wildlife.
—Tomris Laffly, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Dec. 2025
In Ron Howard's true-life historical thriller, Jude Law and Vanessa Kirby are 1930s German lovers working on philosophical manifestos on a remote island in the Galápagos.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philosophical
Adjective
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Meta-analytic research supports this skepticism.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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His tone shifts from intimate appreciation to something more distanced, analytical.—
David Canfield,
Vanity Fair,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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On the women's side, Bianca Belair and Ripley are emerging as logical winners in early prediction pieces, though neither path is certain.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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French quantum startup Alice and Bob developed an innovative approach to move its logical qubit up and down, like an elevator.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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By anchoring decisions in rational principles rather than worry about the unknowable future, retirees preserve both financial footing and emotional resilience.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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As a result, multiple similar searches were carried out at various points haphazardly and a tangle of bureaucracy made authorities play catch up to press reports rather than conduct independent and rational investigations.—
Solly Boussidan,
FOXNews.com,
18 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Still, the Broncos’ O-line had better be prepared for a New England defense on a serious heater.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2026
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Any serious strategy to secure the Arctic, deter adversaries and protect North America runs directly through Greenland.—
Paul McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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As the introspective journey draws to a close, the filmmaker floats the idea of continuing the project into the future, even after his departure.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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Recorded between Santiago and Barcelona, the track fuses rap, samples and introspective atmospheres with polished touches by Dacel.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Philosophical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philosophical. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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