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philosophical

[fil-uh-sof-i-kuhl] / ˌfɪl əˈsɒf ɪ kəl /


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Today, Traci is philosophical about her painful past.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Based on these challenges, Koch suggests it may be necessary to revisit older philosophical ideas like idealism or panpsychism.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

The philosophical bent of Palantir came from Karp, who holds a Ph.D. in neoclassical social theory from Goethe University Frankfurt in Germany.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

As both companies hurtle toward an IPO, the philosophical and personal differences between their leadership have metastasized.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Yeah...in the weight room, we often have deep, philosophical conversations.

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith