as in reflective
indicating something
a wide-eyed look that is indicative of his constant curiosity
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Recent Examples of indicative
Scent changes are also indicative that a makeup product is old or expired.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
But the sequence was indicative of the Broncos’ general offensive approach under Payton after the first quarter in London.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
That packaging, the attorney added, was indicative of selling drugs.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 15 Oct. 2025
Fannin was already a borderline fantasy starter — the rookie is the overall TE14 in standard formats (TE12 in PPR) — but his seven receptions for a career-high 81 yards at Pittsburgh is indicative of his upside if Njoku is out or ends up getting traded.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
But the sequence was indicative of the Broncos’ general offensive approach under Payton after the first quarter in London.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
That packaging, the attorney added, was indicative of selling drugs.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 15 Oct. 2025
Fannin was already a borderline fantasy starter — the rookie is the overall TE14 in standard formats (TE12 in PPR) — but his seven receptions for a career-high 81 yards at Pittsburgh is indicative of his upside if Njoku is out or ends up getting traded.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicative
Adjective
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Manicurist Brittney Boyce, Fox's go-to nail artist, mimicked that deep red color on the star's nails—with a modern, reflective cats-eye texture.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
27 Oct. 2025
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Adding reflective tape to costumes or bags, wearing bright colors and carrying a flashlight or glow stick can help drivers see trick-or-treaters.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While detecting the characteristic signature from these gravitational waves would be revolutionary, there’s no guarantee that’s possible.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Oct. 2025
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Their flat sole, oval toe, and characteristic side stripes have won over seemingly everyone.—
Renata Joffre,
Glamour,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Indicative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicative. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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