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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
Furthermore, the term sati does not necessarily have one stable connotation within the varied and lengthy Buddhist philosophical tradition.
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Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
Another objection is more philosophical.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
As much as the Chiefs dutifully followed their board, that doesn’t preclude those choices being informed, or at least influenced by, a certain philosophical guiding light as well as pure data.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
Because the problem with the ballroom is not the idea or concept of a philosophical ballroom.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
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Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
Another objection is more philosophical.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
As much as the Chiefs dutifully followed their board, that doesn’t preclude those choices being informed, or at least influenced by, a certain philosophical guiding light as well as pure data.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
Because the problem with the ballroom is not the idea or concept of a philosophical ballroom.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philosophical
Adjective
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Oritain’s proprietary forensic origin verification methodology uses multiple analytical techniques, including isotopes, trace elements and non-traditional isotopes, along with statistical modeling through a global reference database to ensure supply chain transparency.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Maybe Cora wasn’t fully bought in to Breslow’s analytical ways or simply had his own ideas about how to best move forward.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Thus, if here is any short-term rotation out of technology after its historic rally, financials could become a logical area for investors to revisit.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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Each one takes just as much computing work as the last one, regardless of whether the token is just a filler word in an output or a key piece of information in a complex logical problem.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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All religions are about that kind of magical thinking that goes beyond the rational.—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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The problem with being reduced to playoff bystander is the danger of getting caught up in possibilities lost, at a time when rational thought about realistic possibilities is paramount.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Regardless, much of the developing world is made up of much younger countries, with populations in Africa, for example, at much lower risk of serious outcomes from COVID-19 than elderly individuals with comorbidities in the United States or Western Europe.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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If swallowed, button cell or coin batteries can cause severe internal chemical burns, serious injuries and death, the agency said.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Her amused, introspective grace juggling a vast cast of (wonderful) characters and (fascinating) relationships means the true story at the center here ends up playing second fiddle.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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Season two is quieter, narrower, and more introspective than season one, and yet despite that smaller focus leading the season to neglect some of its best assets, The Pitt still runs circles around every other medical drama on TV.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
4 May 2026
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“Philosophical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philosophical. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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