as in melancholy
given to or marked by long, quiet thinking
a cogitative woman who was given to long silences, even in the company of her own family
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Adjective
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Their sound was more sweet and melancholy.—
David Hill,
Rolling Stone,
15 Oct. 2025 -
The manager who is so often the picture of calm had reddened eyes, a hint of melancholy in his voice.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The beautiful work Ashley did as Tunde was thoughtful and honest.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
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Architectural kitten heels and mid wedges were everywhere, from The Row and Alaïa to Neous, each striking that perfect balance between thoughtful design and true wearability.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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All colors change under different lights, but white is one of the biggest offenders due to its highly reflective quality.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Oct. 2025
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First, on darker mornings and evenings, be bright and be seen—reflective gear and a small light go a long way.—
Belal Aftab,
Mercury News,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Not all horror stories rely on jump scares and violent spectacle; some unearth their horrors from unnerving philosophical considerations.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
14 Oct. 2025
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The novel intertwines elements of espionage with philosophical explorations of human history, environmentalism, and the complexities of identity and manipulation.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
14 Oct. 2025
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Kirk's expression in the painting is serious and contemplative, and Ryan incorporated prominent reds, blacks, whites and blues, evoking patriotic themes.—
Andrea Margolis , Lorraine Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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This emptying-out trajectory may be familiar to anyone who's read accounts of contemplative mystical experiences.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Cogitative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cogitative. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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