as in reflective
indicating something
a wide-eyed look that is indicative of his constant curiosity
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Recent Examples of indicative
The question now is if that mood was indicative of the vibes around this US team changing ahead of the knockout stages now that the bubble of invincibility has been popped.
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Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
That gap is indicative of the winners and losers of the off-pitch advertising battle during the tournament, according to Andrew Rohm, a professor of marketing at Loyola Marymount University.
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Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
Past performance is not indicative of future results.
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
The photo of him staring down Yann Sommer with the intention of pressing the Inter goalkeeper in the 2025 Champions League final was indicative of a complete shift in his approach to the game.
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James Horncastle,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
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Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
That gap is indicative of the winners and losers of the off-pitch advertising battle during the tournament, according to Andrew Rohm, a professor of marketing at Loyola Marymount University.
—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
Past performance is not indicative of future results.
—
Usa Today,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
The photo of him staring down Yann Sommer with the intention of pressing the Inter goalkeeper in the 2025 Champions League final was indicative of a complete shift in his approach to the game.
—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
26 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 7 Jul. 2026.
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