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indicative

[in-dik-uh-tiv] / ɪnˈdɪk ə tɪv /
ADJECTIVE
exhibitive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
emblematic ominous suggestive symbolic symptomatic
STRONG
characteristic demonstrative prognostic testimonial
WEAK
apocalyptic augural auspicious connotative denotative denotive designative diagnostic evidential evincive expressive inauspicious indicatory indicial pointing to significant significatory testatory

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One of them is a title so generic, so blandly inoffensive yet simultaneously indicative of hope, resolve, or insider knowledge as to be, ultimately, unmemorable.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

While pockets of stress are emerging within private credit, the issues appear isolated rather than indicative of widespread deterioration in lending standards or balance-sheet quality.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

The new financing “is indicative of the confidence the market has in our vision for One Beverly Hills,” said Jonathan Goldstein, chief executive of London real estate investment firm Cain.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

To add to her uncertainty, some companies are warning their quotes are only "indicative" and the price could change on the day of delivery.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

This is perhaps indicative of excess glibness, considering how little I apparently knew.

From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen