Thesaurus results for INDICATOR

indicator

noun

ˈin-də-ˌkā-tər

as in needle

an arrow-shaped piece on a dial or scale for registering information you should refill when the indicator on the gas gauge shows that there's only a quarter of a tank left

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Recent Examples of indicator Tips for Growing Hotter Jalapeños Although color is not a reliable indicator of the heat level of jalapeños, there are a few signs that suggest the peppers will be fiery hot. —

Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026 Key indicators include clients engaging more with competitors, ceasing to credit your work in their successes, and offering delayed or forced responses to communications. —

Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 One possibility that is already becoming clear is that this species may be an excellent indicator of Florida scrub health and how different forest management techniques affect the scrub ecosystem. —

Ryan St Laurent, The Conversation, 18 May 2026 Every bowl can be unique, with drizzles like pesto and ranch, and toppings such as tomatoes and even pineapple − a topping that can be a key indicator of a repeat customer, Senese said. —

Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 16 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for indicator

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Noun

Flowers completely cover the needle-like foliage, carpeting the garden in vibrant pink, purple, and violet-red blooms.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
While Minnesota could use a true point guard to pair next to Edwards, that may not be a big enough needle mover to close what currently resembles a Grand Canyon-sized gap between Minnesota and the conference’s top two teams.

— Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 19 May 2026