indicative

adjective

in-ˈdi-kə-tiv How to pronounce indicative (audio)
Definition of indicativenext
as in reflective
indicating something a wide-eyed look that is indicative of his constant curiosity

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Recent Examples of indicative Condor said that Spire is not concerned about finding rides to orbit, and her confidence is indicative of Spire’s long history in the launch industry and past experience weathering a rapidly shifting market. — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026 Together, these changes are indicative of Russia’s new theory of victory. — Dmytro Kuleba, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026 Be aware of and report any coyotes exhibiting behavior indicative of rabies, such as staggering, seizures and extreme lethargy. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026 Two false tornado sirens that went off in DuPage County in August were unrelated and the result of two different types of errors, but may be indicative of a larger problem. — Marie Saavedra, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for indicative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicative
  1. reflective
  2. characteristic
Adjective
  • This in-shower treatment smooths the cuticle for reflective, glass-like shine, leaving strands softer, silkier, and ultra-glossy in just one minute.
    — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026
  • De Baise explained that this is reflective of a popular footwear trend of the ’90s, a decade Vaccarello is widely known to be aesthetically attached to.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of reflective
Adjective
  • Its inclusion in the corridors of power is characteristic of the 52-year-old executive, whom colleagues describe as committed, charismatic and down-to-earth.
    — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Our brains continuously predict what should happen next, and when the outcome differs from that prediction, characteristic neural responses can appear.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of characteristic

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“Indicative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicative. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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