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be suggestive of

VERB

seem

Synonyms

STRONGEST

imply look show sound suggest

STRONG

assume hint insinuate intimate pretend resemble

WEAK

convey the impression create the impression give the feeling of give the idea of have the appearance of have the aspects of have the earmarks of have the features of have the qualities of look as if look like look to be make a show of show every sign of sound like strike one as being

Antonyms

WEAK

be real

Example Sentences

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“Core goods prices may be slightly stronger, but we do not expect much abnormal strength that would be suggestive of substantial tariff pass through.”

From Barron's • Oct. 10, 2025

A Bodhi tree might signal the sacred place where Buddha’s deep insight into enlightenment occurred, or a drawn or carved footprint would be suggestive of following a path.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 21, 2025

"We can't say if it's the whole brain yet, but across scales and disparate brain areas, our results seem to be suggestive of an organizing principle."

From Science Daily • Oct. 30, 2023

That damage would be suggestive of an EF0 tornado or straight-line winds in the 70-80 mph range.

From Washington Post • Mar. 31, 2022

He wants it to be suggestive of rest and sleep.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman

be suggestive of

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