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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
Thomas’ tenure unfolded across coaching changes, philosophical shifts and a roster that was constantly being redefined.
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C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Not a philosophical or theoretical coin flip, but a literal coin flip.
—Adam Gretz, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Whether the furrow of snow in a lane of parked cars is a sneckdown depends on your philosophical opinion of what the street is for.
—Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2026
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—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
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C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Not a philosophical or theoretical coin flip, but a literal coin flip.
—Adam Gretz, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Whether the furrow of snow in a lane of parked cars is a sneckdown depends on your philosophical opinion of what the street is for.
—Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2026
Advertisement Wonder Man (Disney+) A filmmaker auditioning leads for his next project has a philosophical insight.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philosophical
Adjective
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Olha Nasonova, 52, who is head of the Restaurants of Ukraine analytical center, says the industry is experiencing its most difficult period of the past 20 years.—
Kamila Hrabchuk,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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While every suicide is devastating, this is a small number statistically, which creates analytical limitations.—
Eleanor M. Perfetto,
STAT,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Next logical step in electromobility The goal is to advance the use of high-voltage technologies in electric vehicles and define safety standards.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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However, Murdaugh’s attorneys have argued this motive did not make logical sense.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Perardi tried to stay rational.—
Matthew Bremner,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2026
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This disconnect between individual choice and individual benefit represents not merely an economic inefficiency but a philosophical failure to respect the rational agency of health care consumers.—
Jared Rhoads,
STAT,
10 Feb. 2026
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In a statement to NBC News, Daiichi Sankyo, which makes Savaysa, said that the drug is used to reduce the risk of stroke and clots but added that anticoagulants can increase the risk of serious bleeding.—
David Cox,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
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Many of these people had been charged with serious crimes like assaulting security officers or bus and train operators, weapons possession, or threatening drivers.—
Amber Gaudet
Updated February 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2026
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The energy of this space is raw, so be ready to be a bit introspective, present, and fall right into the unique beat of Berghain.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Armed with cultural relevance, introspective lyricism and genre-defying artistry, this album further cemented his dominance not just in música urbana but in popular culture overall, elevating him to true household-name status.—
Sigal Ratner-Arias,
Billboard,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Philosophical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philosophical. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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