as in reflective
indicating something
a wide-eyed look that is indicative of his constant curiosity
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Recent Examples of indicative
The space is indicative of the company’s efforts to take on a more active cultural role and links the worlds of design and art to pave the way for a new wave of creativity.
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
With other signs, particularly sentiment data, showing that hiring is softening, economists expect job growth of 125,000, down from the 177,000 in April but still indicative of a solid labor market.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 3 June 2025
Further, the salutes rendered by Trump and Vance were indicative of the seriousness each accords the U.S. military.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2025
Those numbers are indicative of a deep draft class down the middle and a thin crop of defensemen.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 2 June 2025
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
With other signs, particularly sentiment data, showing that hiring is softening, economists expect job growth of 125,000, down from the 177,000 in April but still indicative of a solid labor market.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 3 June 2025
Further, the salutes rendered by Trump and Vance were indicative of the seriousness each accords the U.S. military.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2025
Those numbers are indicative of a deep draft class down the middle and a thin crop of defensemen.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicative
Adjective
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The selection was emblematic of the six-song set, where a loose, reflective Vedder leaned heavily on covers.—
Eric Renner Brown,
Billboard,
13 June 2025
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Already heading into year 10 in the NFL, Prescott shakes his head with a reflective smile any time the subject comes up.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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However, each object is characteristic of its community, made with different varieties of flint and in a particular shape.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
5 June 2025
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This inherent volatility is characteristic of emerging technologies but represents a significant hurdle for widespread adoption.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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“Indicative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicative. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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