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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
Creators of artificial intelligence agents have debated philosophical and ethical issues for a while.
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The Christian Science Monitor,
Christian Science Monitor,
29 June 2026
That’s why introspection and self-knowledge are at the core of every spiritual and philosophical tradition—the drive not just to know the world but to know ourselves, with each layer of self-knowledge unlocking a deeper one.
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Arianna Huffington,
Time,
29 June 2026
The documents include philosophical takes on ethics, the arts, human behavior and theology.
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Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
The text appears to be a philosophical discussion of ethics, arts and human behavior, probably reflecting Stoic thought, the researchers say.
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Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for philosophical
The Christian Science Monitor,
Christian Science Monitor,
29 June 2026
That’s why introspection and self-knowledge are at the core of every spiritual and philosophical tradition—the drive not just to know the world but to know ourselves, with each layer of self-knowledge unlocking a deeper one.
—
Arianna Huffington,
Time,
29 June 2026
The documents include philosophical takes on ethics, the arts, human behavior and theology.
—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
The text appears to be a philosophical discussion of ethics, arts and human behavior, probably reflecting Stoic thought, the researchers say.
—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for philosophical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for philosophical
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Experts suggest this approach, prioritizing analytical thought and protecting attention, is a form of self-care in an increasingly digital world.
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Waymo product management director David Margines told us the company has analytical data covering five cities and more than 220 million fully autonomous miles through the end of March 2026 — the equivalent, the Waymo crew said, of over 250 human lifetimes behind the wheel.
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The business solution provider, on the other hand, acts as the logical custodian of critical processes.
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Those are legitimate concerns, and yet the rebuttals are just as logical.
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The value equation was rational, transactional and easy to understand.
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Perhaps there was a rational explanation for the man outside her apartment.
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Beijing has and been accused of serious human violations, including large-scale arbitrary detention of Uyghur and other Muslim minorities, in Xinjiang.
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Prosecutors said Anthony Edmond and Rafael Enriquez face the most serious charges, including conspiracy involving firearms trafficking, machineguns and drug trafficking.
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That seems to have helped inspire the introspective, memoiristic aspects of this album.
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Simón’s new film — introspective, often visually breath-stopping, and lensed with glittering coastal beauty by cinematographer Hélène Louvart — premiered at Cannes 2025 in competition, went on to play at myriad festivals, and is only now opening in the United States from Janus Films.
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