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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
Fonseca, who had been philosophical heading into the match, kept swinging.
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Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Ilie Sánchez was feeling philosophical Thursday.
—Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Each episode begins, almost mid-sentence, with narration that’s equal parts poignantly philosophic and absurdly, randomly juvenile.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
Some philosophical discussions are lost but some necessarily disturbing physical moments are kept.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2026
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Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Ilie Sánchez was feeling philosophical Thursday.
—Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Each episode begins, almost mid-sentence, with narration that’s equal parts poignantly philosophic and absurdly, randomly juvenile.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
Some philosophical discussions are lost but some necessarily disturbing physical moments are kept.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philosophical
Adjective
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Eovaldi, 36, is constantly in motion and analytical.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Benet senior goalkeeper Giada McGlynn has an analytical mind.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Evenings are low‑tech and introspective, with minimal phone use encouraged.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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One clip went viral—almost against his will—and suddenly, the introspective student in Bournemouth had an audience.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Philosophical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philosophical. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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