as in reflective
indicating something
a wide-eyed look that is indicative of his constant curiosity
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Recent Examples of indicative
Taylor’s 68-yarder included some shoddy tackling and then his trademark breakaway speed, but the two big plays in the passing game are perhaps more indicative of Denver’s trouble spots.
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
Any prices or levels shown are either historical or purely indicative.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
His approach is indicative of the mindset of management scholar Lynda Gratton.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
Neither mark is indicative of a squad that can make a deep run in October.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
Any prices or levels shown are either historical or purely indicative.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
His approach is indicative of the mindset of management scholar Lynda Gratton.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
Neither mark is indicative of a squad that can make a deep run in October.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicative
Adjective
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The only difference is that reflective tint is not allowed anywhere on the windshield and can't be more than 35% on the front and rear windows.—
Keenan Thompson,
Freep.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Give that remark a sobering, reflective moment.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The characteristic fragrance results from a complex mixture of chemicals that can actually impact our health.—
Anan Bishara,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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But the other one, closer to the compact subcluster, was smaller and had a characteristic bow shock shape, a dull cone similar to the wake left behind as a ship moves through water.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Indicative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicative. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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