as in reflective
indicating something
a wide-eyed look that is indicative of his constant curiosity
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Recent Examples of indicative
Studies have shown that senescence in liver cells is highly indicative of underlying disease.
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New Atlas, 20 Nov. 2024
In the streaming era, same-day viewership is becoming less indicative of the appetite for any titles, as audiences tend to watch on their own terms throughout the week.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
But the spinoff is indicative of the growing weakness of cable as a medium.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
When the trooper pulled the vehicle over, the driver was allegedly seen making frantic movements indicative of trying to hide something, according to the warrant affidavit.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 15 Nov. 2024
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New Atlas, 20 Nov. 2024
In the streaming era, same-day viewership is becoming less indicative of the appetite for any titles, as audiences tend to watch on their own terms throughout the week.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
But the spinoff is indicative of the growing weakness of cable as a medium.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
When the trooper pulled the vehicle over, the driver was allegedly seen making frantic movements indicative of trying to hide something, according to the warrant affidavit.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Indicative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicative. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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