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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
Heindl’s is a devoted but philosophical fandom.
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
Tom then explains the actual Trolley Problem, the philosophical debate about having to choose whether to pull a lever that will prevent a runaway trolley from killing multiple people, but will still result in the death of a single person.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 17 June 2026
There are dogs, bandits, romances, political revolutions, philosophical debates.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 16 June 2026
While there is the philosophical angle of taking the good with the bad, Allen notes that kids can get to the latter awfully easily.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for philosophical
Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
Tom then explains the actual Trolley Problem, the philosophical debate about having to choose whether to pull a lever that will prevent a runaway trolley from killing multiple people, but will still result in the death of a single person.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 17 June 2026
There are dogs, bandits, romances, political revolutions, philosophical debates.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 16 June 2026
While there is the philosophical angle of taking the good with the bad, Allen notes that kids can get to the latter awfully easily.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for philosophical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for philosophical
Adjective
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The only significant difference is that the Rays have concentrated on a smaller group of players in terms of meetings (including with family and personal coaches), attending games and workouts, and doing deep analytical dives.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 June 2026
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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
Adjective
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While this might seem like the logical next step in the hiring process for a Ryan Murphy show, the suggestion felt anything but.—
Connor Hines,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The move made little logical sense at the time.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Forced Selling Creates Market Mispricing The market is not a rational machine.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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If Iran’s rulers are so rational and nice, one wonders why their potential acquisition of a nuclear weapon would so concern the United States.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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My office will continue to vigorously prosecute defendants who pose serious threats to our community’s safety, especially our children.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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In a touching tribute, Saliba ran over to the sideline after scoring and held up the jersey of Ismaël Koné, the teammate who left the field on a stretcher minutes earlier after suffering what looked to be a serious leg injury.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Fairbanks, who signed a one-year, $13 million deal with the Marlins this offseason, didn’t want to get too introspective on the feat postgame but acknowledged the accomplishment is a special one.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2026
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According to its creators, the film serves as an ode to art, connection and the human experience, balancing the comedic sensibilities of silent films with a more introspective meditation on time, creativity and loss.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
19 June 2026
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