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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
Even when the sequels succumbed to philosophical ramblings and overblown CGI, Reeves commanded the frame.
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Tim Grierson, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2025
Aggie remains positive and has a can-do sentiment that leads her to teaching at Halloween High — total philosophical Sagittarius energy!
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
That’s sort of a bigger-picture philosophical question that is sort of outside of the scope.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2025
How about a philosophical horror formatted like an academic paper and flavored with several heaping handfuls of satire?
—Big Think, 14 Oct. 2025
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Tim Grierson, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2025
Aggie remains positive and has a can-do sentiment that leads her to teaching at Halloween High — total philosophical Sagittarius energy!
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
That’s sort of a bigger-picture philosophical question that is sort of outside of the scope.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2025
How about a philosophical horror formatted like an academic paper and flavored with several heaping handfuls of satire?
—Big Think, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philosophical
Adjective
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That analytical first step informs participants of how to build capacity and power, which is the second step.—
Michael Shank,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Somebody who’s very analytical, very, very curious.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In terms of strategics, the growing media and entertainment trend of integrating physical park assets into cross-platform media ecosystems makes the industry a logical candidate.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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Bipolar disorder involves alternating episodes of depression and mania, a state where thoughts race, impulsive decisions feel logical, and sleep becomes almost optional.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Some geomyths, recounted orally over generations, are based on eyewitness experiences, while other accounts are grounded in a keen awareness of local terrains, plus rational and imaginative ideas about the powerful forces of nature.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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Theorists could prove that this will not happen if bidders are rational.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Philosophical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philosophical. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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