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philosophical

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


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It’s a complicated philosophical character, but he looks cooler than all the other characters.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Today, entanglement is more than a philosophical puzzle.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

Amodei is a physics nerd turned AI bigwig known for writing lengthy philosophical blog posts on the impact of his work and unpredictably diving into public battles, including with the Trump administration.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

So there may have been a philosophical thing: “We’re going to put our foot down on more mergers. We’re not going to let this one happen.”

From Slate • May 5, 2026

Sometimes he becomes querulous, at other times philosophical; or he wishes to explain things, justify himself.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood




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