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 merger may also be indicative of Musk turning his attention elsewhere.
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Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 5 Feb. 2026
The panel’s two other participants, Darren Melameth, SVP, Programming Strategy at Hallmark Media, and Robert Schildhouse, president of BritBox, said Heated Rivalry was indicative of broader efforts to increase viewer engagement.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
Forbes explored how the financials of the transaction raise red flags indicative of a pump-and-dump scheme.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Jeffress views the footage as indicative of the value the first couple places on prayer, Burks wrote.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
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Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 5 Feb. 2026
The panel’s two other participants, Darren Melameth, SVP, Programming Strategy at Hallmark Media, and Robert Schildhouse, president of BritBox, said Heated Rivalry was indicative of broader efforts to increase viewer engagement.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
Forbes explored how the financials of the transaction raise red flags indicative of a pump-and-dump scheme.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Jeffress views the footage as indicative of the value the first couple places on prayer, Burks wrote.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicative
Adjective
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Across the street from Hamburguesas El Gordo, a Mexican street food spot on Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis, a 29-year-old arborist stood on a corner Wednesday morning wearing a black hooded jacket under a reflective vest and an orange whistle on a string around his neck.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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Frie recommends layering in reflective and light-balancing elements, noting that warm metallics, such as brass fixtures or gilded mirrors—along with thoughtful lighting, are essential.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Thousands of cycles generate histograms showing the characteristic conductance of individual molecules.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Jan. 2026
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As of winter 2026/27, the French line will have two ships based there, with explorer-class vessel Le Jacques Cartier joining M/S Paul Gaugin, a ship that was purpose-built to cruise the shallow lagoons so characteristic of the region.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Indicative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicative. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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