as in reflective
indicating something
a wide-eyed look that is indicative of his constant curiosity
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Recent Examples of indicative
Menopause can cause significant changes in the body—and according to new research, the age a person goes through this transition could be indicative of either better or worse heart health.
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Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 19 Apr. 2025
The rookie defender asked to speak to media members after the game, and wanted people to know that the performances shouldn’t be indicative of how the players were prepared by Zavagnin.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
Recent auction performance is indicative of the model’s magnetism.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2025
These nominations are often indicative of current sales numbers, popularity, and future potential.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
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Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 19 Apr. 2025
The rookie defender asked to speak to media members after the game, and wanted people to know that the performances shouldn’t be indicative of how the players were prepared by Zavagnin.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
Recent auction performance is indicative of the model’s magnetism.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2025
These nominations are often indicative of current sales numbers, popularity, and future potential.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicative
Adjective
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This latest study was also more reflective of real-world protein intake than previous research.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Apr. 2025
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The new camp will also include spa offerings and wellness programming, designed for reflective and restorative stays, rooted in nature.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But its assertions are characteristic of the Trump administration’s systemic denial of trans lives, and signal further movement by HHS toward policies that seek to suppress trans identities among young people.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
1 May 2025
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Those individual developments are characteristic of a group that appreciates feedback.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Indicative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicative. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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