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also philosophic
as in analytical
being, given to, or marked by deep thinking especially about fundamental questions of the world
A philosophical person by nature, she spent many hours in deep thought about the great mysteries of life.
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Recent Examples of philosophical
The core tension is a philosophical clash between leaders.
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Khaled Hassan, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Pan’s final pages are a kaleidoscope of phantasmagoria and philosophic bewilderment, a refusal of closure and clarity that is seemingly—and fittingly—designed to give readers a heavy dose of, to use the clinical term, derealization.
—Scott Stossel, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
This focus is not the result of a philosophical bug that’s somehow spread to the brains of city managers everywhere.
—Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2025
This quiz invites you to journey through the golden age of literary sci-fi, where philosophical depth meets speculative wonder.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Khaled Hassan, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Pan’s final pages are a kaleidoscope of phantasmagoria and philosophic bewilderment, a refusal of closure and clarity that is seemingly—and fittingly—designed to give readers a heavy dose of, to use the clinical term, derealization.
—Scott Stossel, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
This focus is not the result of a philosophical bug that’s somehow spread to the brains of city managers everywhere.
—Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2025
This quiz invites you to journey through the golden age of literary sci-fi, where philosophical depth meets speculative wonder.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philosophical
Adjective
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In turn, real-time market data from the platform is used to continuously stress-test and refine the underlying analytical architecture.—
Benjamin D. Summers,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Replacing Weir with Ayto — who is 15 years younger and has an analytical background — is part of that process in an environment where data is increasingly driving the club’s player recruitment.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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The acquisition is a logical step for Cambridge AtomWorks, a developer led by nuclear science experts from the University of Cambridge.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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The more logical their early choices seem, the more reasonably Americans might assume the ones that follow are too.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
18 Sep. 2025
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Even investors who pride themselves on rational decisions know that fear, excitement or uncertainty can often enter the picture.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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Even in situations where logic seems to provide you a clear answer, what seems rational may not always feel right or make sense for you personally.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Philosophical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philosophical. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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