as in reflective
indicating something
a wide-eyed look that is indicative of his constant curiosity
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Recent Examples of indicative
No physical evidence indicative of a crime has been found and Riibe has not been considered a suspect in Konanki’s disappearance or accused of wrongdoing.
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Alaa Elassar, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
Many were disparaging of the upcoming ceasefire talks, pointing to the properties destroyed in the drone attack, saying these were more indicative of Russia’s true intentions.
—Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2025
The Spanish royal’s attire for her UNICEF meeting on Wednesday was highly indicative of Queen Letizia’s staple wardrobe.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 19 Mar. 2025
Transfer spending isn’t indicative of successes (wages are a much more reliable gauge), but spending as much as United have to be as bad as they are speaks to years of mismanagement.
—Chris Weatherspoon, The Athletic, 18 Mar. 2025
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Alaa Elassar, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
Many were disparaging of the upcoming ceasefire talks, pointing to the properties destroyed in the drone attack, saying these were more indicative of Russia’s true intentions.
—Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2025
The Spanish royal’s attire for her UNICEF meeting on Wednesday was highly indicative of Queen Letizia’s staple wardrobe.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 19 Mar. 2025
Transfer spending isn’t indicative of successes (wages are a much more reliable gauge), but spending as much as United have to be as bad as they are speaks to years of mismanagement.
—Chris Weatherspoon, The Athletic, 18 Mar. 2025
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“Indicative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicative. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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