as in thoughtful
given to or marked by long, quiet thinking
I've been in a meditative mood all day
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Recent Examples of meditative
According to researchers, Qigong is easy to learn, does not require specific sites or equipment, and can be practiced individually or collectively in various styles, from slow, flowing exercises to still meditative postures.
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Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2025
Other wellness practices include a meditative labyrinth walk and that old-travel favorite, outdoor yoga.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2025
Sage and other meditative elements will also be for sale at the shop, which will have booths for three permanent artists and a rotating guest artist.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 17 Jan. 2025
Japanese writers, too, have long discussed the meditative nature of cleaning, seeing it as an opportunity for quiet introspection.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
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Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2025
Other wellness practices include a meditative labyrinth walk and that old-travel favorite, outdoor yoga.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2025
Sage and other meditative elements will also be for sale at the shop, which will have booths for three permanent artists and a rotating guest artist.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 17 Jan. 2025
Japanese writers, too, have long discussed the meditative nature of cleaning, seeing it as an opportunity for quiet introspection.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meditative
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Savvy hotelier Jayson Seidman purchased the Italianate mansion (built by architect Thomas Sully in 1883) in 2019 and, in a thoughtful overhaul, created a true city living room.—
Jenny Adams,
AFAR Media,
11 Feb. 2025
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This decision is the result of much thoughtful consideration.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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Knowledge of that ticking clock is one of many affecting veins of melancholy subtext running through Ira Sachs’ uniquely beautiful experiment in verbatim first-person biography, Peter Hujar’s Day, a work that ranks among the director’s best.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
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The songs that make up the film’s soundtrack similarly run the gamut; a flamenco number anchors a melancholy moment of remembrance.—
Manuel Betancourt,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2025
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Pete was a gentle spirit, creative, inquisitive, and reflective.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The numbers are reflective of the historic season delivered by Barkely, who, in his first year since leaving the Giants, totaled 15 touchdowns in the regular seasons and has five more in the playoffs.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2025
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By day, the atmosphere is contemplative and relaxing.—
Karla Cripps,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2025
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Polyhymnia Polyhymnia is the Muse of sacred poetry, hymns, and dance, often shown in a contemplative or meditative pose — though she is also associated with geometry and the sciences.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
20 Jan. 2025
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The society of the time – the Greeks, Romans, Jews – preferred to see things in an intellectual or philosophical light.—
Gordon Pennertz,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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As vaccine hesitancy spreads, as states allow for religious or philosophical vaccine exemptions, and as vaccine mandates are removed, more unvaccinated children have become susceptible.—
Dr. Eve Meltzer Krief,
New York Daily News,
29 Jan. 2025
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In the images and short film shot by Glen Luchford and styled by Sarah Richardson, models are seen frolicking around the castle, deserted land and shore of the Welsh wilderness in a pensive mood.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
WWD,
6 Feb. 2025
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The structure of vacation itself seemed promising, what with all that pensive downtime between activities.—
Chris Colin,
AFAR Media,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Meditative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meditative. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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