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as in thoughtful
given to or marked by long, quiet thinking
one of the twins was outgoing and talkative while the other was withdrawn and reflective
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as in indicative
indicating something
this new policy is reflective of the company's desire to improve customer relations
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Recent Examples of reflective
Use plenty of lamps to light dim corners and cover reflective surfaces like windows and mirrors.
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Cathy Habas, SELF, 17 Jan. 2025
But Ali was nonetheless reflective about his disorder.
—Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
Reflective Questions to Ask Your Grandparents for Personal Advice
Asking your grandparents reflective questions can reveal valuable wisdom and life lessons that are passed down through generations.
—Casey Clark, Parents, 16 Jan. 2025
In addition to tree houses, domes, and mirror cabins (tiny homes with floor-to-ceiling windows made of reflective glass), the property atop Whitwell Mountain now offers a spa.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025
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Cathy Habas, SELF, 17 Jan. 2025
But Ali was nonetheless reflective about his disorder.
—Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
Reflective Questions to Ask Your Grandparents for Personal Advice
Asking your grandparents reflective questions can reveal valuable wisdom and life lessons that are passed down through generations.
—Casey Clark, Parents, 16 Jan. 2025
In addition to tree houses, domes, and mirror cabins (tiny homes with floor-to-ceiling windows made of reflective glass), the property atop Whitwell Mountain now offers a spa.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for reflective
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflective
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Employers consistently emphasize the value of hiring individuals with a broad knowledge base who can collaborate to solve problems, engage in thoughtful debate, communicate clearly, and think critically—skills that liberal-arts programs rigorously cultivate.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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And having more thoughtful conversations doesn’t preclude the need sometimes to confront those who are needlessly cruel or organizations that benefit from such exploitation.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
18 Jan. 2025
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Both teams went deep into their benches to get the final 12 minutes over with, and the Thunder’s reserves frankly missed so many shots that the final score was not indicative of just how lopsided the game was.—
Joe Vardon,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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Weekly comparisons for mortgage applications last week are outsized due to the holidays and not indicative of the state of the market.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2025
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Perhaps there’s something melancholy but appealing about the idea of a passionate romance that speeds up time, leaving one person with only difficult but beautiful memories, instead of the banalities of daily life that accompany a long partnership.—
Alissa Wilkinson,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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The melancholy tune surges from No. 62 to No. 45, nearly entering the top 40 for the very first time.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Japan’s contemplative Teki Cometh, helmed by Yoshida Daihachi, also garnered six nods.—
Patrick Brzeski,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Jan. 2025
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Comprising 15 contemplative works, the show explores themes of sacrifice, spirituality, and humanity’s intricate connection to nature, encapsulated by the biblical and mythological symbolism of the lamb.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Reflective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflective. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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