Indicative of
Like and indicative of are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Like" instead an adjective phrase "Indicative of".
Like
Like adjective - Having qualities in common.
Indicative of and like are semantically related. You can use "Indicative of" instead an adjective "Like".
Both terms in one sentence
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He's also said that a same-sex Dæmon could instead be indicative of some other "gift or quality," like second sight.
Source: Literature / His Dark Materials -
Voluntary Shapeshifting: According to Word of God, the bird-like footprints shown are not necessarily indicative of the demon's true form.
Source: Film / Paranormal Activity - It does raise the danger of losing fans who would like the actual story and attracting (briefly) fans who will not, because the opening is not indicative of the story.
Source: Easing into the Adventure
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