as in reflective
indicating something
a wide-eyed look that is indicative of his constant curiosity
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Recent Examples of indicative
Azerbaijan’s centrality to both this route and the Middle Corridor is indicative of many countries’ approaches.
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Jeffrey Mankoff, Foreign Affairs, 24 July 2025
Is there a shoe more indicative of both ’90s minimalism and Y2K excess?
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 23 July 2025
The accord was indicative of the strategic value Beijing places on Iran.
—Linggong Kong, The Conversation, 22 July 2025
Tatis’ game last night was indicative of the reasons those other players gave for why he was voted an All-Star by his fellow major leaguers.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2025
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Jeffrey Mankoff, Foreign Affairs, 24 July 2025
Is there a shoe more indicative of both ’90s minimalism and Y2K excess?
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 23 July 2025
The accord was indicative of the strategic value Beijing places on Iran.
—Linggong Kong, The Conversation, 22 July 2025
Tatis’ game last night was indicative of the reasons those other players gave for why he was voted an All-Star by his fellow major leaguers.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicative
Adjective
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Police said Cruz-Sanchez was wearing a reflective safety vest at the time and was throwing trash into the trailer, which featured flashing lights and an arrow indicator.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
30 July 2025
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Elevated, sure, and reflective of a market pricing in plenty of positives.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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One unnamed feature on the intro sticks out though, complementing Tyler’s characteristic moxie with seasoned, head-of-state bravado.—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
21 July 2025
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As is characteristic of SummerFest, there will be some unexpected collaborations and surprises, including a dance-and-violin performance and a concert featuring an onstage chef.—
Beth Wood,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 July 2025
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“Indicative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicative. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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