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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
And there’s a bunch of interesting philosophical questions.
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Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
That’s an intriguing philosophical swerve for the series that, however late arriving, paves the way for an unexpectedly moving epilogue after God honors Aziraphale and Crowley’s request to remake the universe as a place without gods or demons.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 13 May 2026
Aiming for profundity, all this final sequence manages to achieve is the philosophical heft of a discount fortune cookie.
—Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
My movies are a strange mix of commercial entertainment and more dense, academic, philosophical musing.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 12 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for philosophical
Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
That’s an intriguing philosophical swerve for the series that, however late arriving, paves the way for an unexpectedly moving epilogue after God honors Aziraphale and Crowley’s request to remake the universe as a place without gods or demons.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 13 May 2026
Aiming for profundity, all this final sequence manages to achieve is the philosophical heft of a discount fortune cookie.
—Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
My movies are a strange mix of commercial entertainment and more dense, academic, philosophical musing.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philosophical
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Jobs in technology and finance, for example, are at greater risk largely due to generative artificial intelligence, which can supplant a human's analytical skills, according to a 2025 report by Indeed.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Likewise, a highly analytical investor may be better suited for long-term fundamental investing than emotional macro trading.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Work with that element of chance because learning to enjoy embracing—working with it—is fun and fun isn’t logical, and logic isn’t always your ally in that initial stage of creation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Claiming early—at 62—to generate income to service debt might seem logical but typically costs significantly more over the long run than delaying to 70 and paying down debt from other sources in the interim.—
Jason Kirsch,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The first revolution demolished the neoliberal picture of human nature, in which people are the rational, self-interested maximizers of economic textbooks.—
Nick Hanauer,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2026
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Wollstonecraft believed that both men and women should be treated as rational beings and imagined a social order founded on reason.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
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The number of teams and bowls involved could shift as discussions become more serious.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The announcement comes amid growing scrutiny over e-bikes and e-motorcycles across Southern California following several serious and fatal crashes involving young riders.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
14 May 2026
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This question is introspective and gives the recipient a chance to be vulnerable, a building block of the best friendships.—
Anna Goldfarb,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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This work is often dismissed as introspective or indulgent.—
Suzanne Roske,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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“Philosophical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philosophical. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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