as in reflective
indicating something
a wide-eyed look that is indicative of his constant curiosity
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The score was indicative of the entire Dolphins season, which ended with an overall record of 8-9, their first losing season since 2019.
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
The aforementioned remittances are indicative of this speculation.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Tampa Bay defeated the Panthers (4-11) a few weeks ago, but the 26-23 overtime outcome is indicative of how competitive Carolina has been over the last two months.
—Mark Ross, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
The fact that Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called to bolster support for Ukraine in case Donald Trump revokes U.S. aid is indicative of how Europe and the U.K. anticipate how the Republican's second presidential term will go.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
The aforementioned remittances are indicative of this speculation.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Tampa Bay defeated the Panthers (4-11) a few weeks ago, but the 26-23 overtime outcome is indicative of how competitive Carolina has been over the last two months.
—Mark Ross, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
The fact that Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called to bolster support for Ukraine in case Donald Trump revokes U.S. aid is indicative of how Europe and the U.K. anticipate how the Republican's second presidential term will go.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Indicative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicative. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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