as in reflective
indicating something
a wide-eyed look that is indicative of his constant curiosity
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Recent Examples of indicative
At last year’s Club World Cup, held in the United States and indicative of corporate appetite there, that figure was 36 per cent.
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Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
In its March letter, The International Brotherhood of Teamsters pointed to Disney’s acquisition of 21st Century Fox as indicative of what would happen if Paramount buys WBD.
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Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
So, before considering replacement, check your warranty status and consult a licensed HVAC professional to determine whether the issue appears to be isolated or is indicative of larger problems.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
One element of the series most indicative of the strength of the bond between Myha’la and Abela, as Harper and Yasmin, is that the characters do not need to share that many scenes together for the audience to understand that bond’s importance to the show.
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Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
8 June 2026
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Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
In its March letter, The International Brotherhood of Teamsters pointed to Disney’s acquisition of 21st Century Fox as indicative of what would happen if Paramount buys WBD.
—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
So, before considering replacement, check your warranty status and consult a licensed HVAC professional to determine whether the issue appears to be isolated or is indicative of larger problems.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
One element of the series most indicative of the strength of the bond between Myha’la and Abela, as Harper and Yasmin, is that the characters do not need to share that many scenes together for the audience to understand that bond’s importance to the show.
—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicative
Adjective
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Was came from a working-class industrial city, making music reflective of Detroit’s technological upheaval and economic neglect.
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Practically architectural in its precision, her hair is pulled straight back and upwards without a visible part to create a smooth, downright reflective surface from her hairline to the crown.
Adjective
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In the photos, Blondeau is seen in her characteristic bun adorned with flowers and white cape-overlay gown, holding a calla lily bouquet.
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As radio waves travel across the universe, interstellar gas muddies them, generating a characteristic delay in the signal that depends on frequency.
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“Indicative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicative. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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