reflective
adjective
Glenda Bailey
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Reflective people are people who reflect on things--that is, look back at things that have been done or said in order to think calmly and quietly about them. Most reflective people would agree with Socrates that (as he told the jury that would soon sentence him to death) "The unexamined life is not worth living". Reflective people tend to be a bit philosophical and intellectual. But almost everyone has reflective moods; gazing into a fireplace or a campfire seems to do it to almost everyone.
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John Hopewell, Variety, 14 June 2024
Covered in dark, reflective glass, the project was widely criticized as being out of place in a neighborhood of low-rise brick and brownstone buildings.
—Fred A. Bernstein, New York Times, 12 June 2024
The model typically posts a reflective message to commemorate each year or hosts a fun party — and her brother never misses a moment to pay tribute on her special day.
—Nasha Smith, Peoplemag, 12 June 2024
And don't miss this story from Madeline Heim, who went to Baraboo to speak with residents who are frustrated that the incident was not reflective of their community.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 12 June 2024
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“Reflective.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reflective. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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