self-reflective
adjective
self-re·flec·tive
ˌself-ri-ˈflek-tiv 
: marked by or engaging in self-reflection
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The self-reflective tone marks a thematic shift for a band whose debut radiated a cool irony, pulling emotional punches in favor of observations centered around mid-20s delusion.
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Sophie Williams, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
Beckham’s ability in the fifth decade of her life to be honest and self-reflective is compelling.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
Yet through Bob, Anderson finds his way into this story in a way that feels self-reflective and in conversation with a whole generation of coulda been revolutionaries.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
This year, the festival’s glow is even more self-reflective than usual: some of its best offerings were made just a short jaunt from where they’ll be screened.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Each of the seven tracks stands on its own merit as a self-reflective tale of vulnerability and longing.
—Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2025
Not only does the AI need to do this in terms of what the user is saying, but the AI needs to be self-reflective as well.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Sophie Williams, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
Beckham’s ability in the fifth decade of her life to be honest and self-reflective is compelling.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
Yet through Bob, Anderson finds his way into this story in a way that feels self-reflective and in conversation with a whole generation of coulda been revolutionaries.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
This year, the festival’s glow is even more self-reflective than usual: some of its best offerings were made just a short jaunt from where they’ll be screened.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Each of the seven tracks stands on its own merit as a self-reflective tale of vulnerability and longing.
—Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2025
Not only does the AI need to do this in terms of what the user is saying, but the AI needs to be self-reflective as well.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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“Self-reflective.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-reflective. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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