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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 outlet reported that his upbringing—raised Catholic but later discovering in his teenage years that his mother was Jewish—shaped his philosophical themes, driving him to challenge audiences to seek deeper meaning.
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
The core debates on individual action have political, philosophical, sociological, and psychological dimensions.
—Nives Dolsak and Aseem Prakash, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Barnes first tested Dewey’s pedagogical ideas on his factory workers, engaging them in weekly seminars to look at art and discuss philosophical texts.
—Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 12 Mar. 2025
For Johnson, the decision to create a troupe of actors who would play different characters throughout was both practical and philosophical.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2025
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
The core debates on individual action have political, philosophical, sociological, and psychological dimensions.
—Nives Dolsak and Aseem Prakash, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Barnes first tested Dewey’s pedagogical ideas on his factory workers, engaging them in weekly seminars to look at art and discuss philosophical texts.
—Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 12 Mar. 2025
For Johnson, the decision to create a troupe of actors who would play different characters throughout was both practical and philosophical.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philosophical
Adjective
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The breakthrough for me ... for the analytic people to consistently be able to measure where the ball's hitting each player's bat, and design bats specifically for each hitter, is just brilliant.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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This means using advanced analytic insights to take a proactive approach to CX, where organizations use diagnostics, predictions, and prescriptions to manage the experiences of all customers rather than reacting to feedback from a small percentage who respond to surveys.—
Forrester,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The layout feels logical, a flow that suits family living, as well as guests who love to roam and explore.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Las Vegas had the worst rushing offense in the league last year, and with Geno Smith now tied down at quarterback, a running back would be a logical pick for new coach Pete Carroll.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Mar. 2025
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Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Estate planning allows people to make rational decisions about their assets, free from the iron grip of bloodline expectations.—
Ashley Case,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Financial behaviors like spending and saving are not solely based on rational decisions.—
Brian Lasher,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Philosophical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philosophical. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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