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philosophical

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


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Not to get too philosophical, but everything alive is degenerating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 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

Known as the Dragon Slayer, he’s often shown meditating, praying, waxing philosophical, and pontificating on nobility, integrity and honor.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Steve Munger, Chapter Eleven’s best friend, used to infuriate my father with philosophical arguments.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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