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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 10-minute Blue Origin publicity flight delivered its promised social media moments: Perry kissed the ground while King waxed philosophical about Earth’s beauty.
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Jackie Snow, Quartz, 19 Apr. 2025
But until then the cosmos is appreciated for its scientific and philosophical value.
—Bruce Dorminey, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Through a lyrical and visually textured style, Brazilian director Fernanda Alves Salgado crafts a journey that’s both intimate and philosophical.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 17 Apr. 2025
Amidst honeymooners, the Woman, Life, Freedom movement and their hot, philosophical tour guide, João, the pair find each other… coming back to life.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2025
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Jackie Snow, Quartz, 19 Apr. 2025
But until then the cosmos is appreciated for its scientific and philosophical value.
—Bruce Dorminey, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Through a lyrical and visually textured style, Brazilian director Fernanda Alves Salgado crafts a journey that’s both intimate and philosophical.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 17 Apr. 2025
Amidst honeymooners, the Woman, Life, Freedom movement and their hot, philosophical tour guide, João, the pair find each other… coming back to life.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philosophical
Adjective
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Establishing a Data Academy which trained over 1,000 employees on data utilization, data literacy, and analytic tool upskilling during 2024.—
Randy Bean,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Let the machines show us what can be done with analytic manipulation of the manifold.—
D. Graham Burnett,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Returning samples of the Martian surface to Earth for study is the logical next step in these efforts.—
Bruce Jakosky,
Space.com,
14 May 2025
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As a result, that has been seen as the most logical landing spot all along.—
Troy Finnegan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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In a rational market, a CEO who delivers declining sales, shrinking margins, and alienates core customers while pursuing outside interests would see their company's stock value decline until either performance improves or leadership changes.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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In some, the conceit of rational or empirical investigation is coupled with a principle that resists being accounted for in that way: axioms of indifference or exhaustion; rulesof inference;principles of detachment; propertiesof between.—
Jeffrey Weiss,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
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“Philosophical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philosophical. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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