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
Also titled ‘Bounty’, the book will feature all 47 images from the exhibition, which was based around meditative photos McQueen took of the beautiful flora native to the Caribbean island of Grenada, where the artist-filmmaker has ancestry.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
The team interpreted a series of ellipses as a meditative state of apparent euphoria.
—Joe Hagan, Vanity Fair, 18 Mar. 2026
Le Labo leans into the ingredient’s calming, almost meditative quality, blending it with woody notes for something more understated and serene.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
One particular form of meditative silence, the 10-day mindfulness retreat, has had an outsized impact.
—Daniel M. Stuart, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
The team interpreted a series of ellipses as a meditative state of apparent euphoria.
—Joe Hagan, Vanity Fair, 18 Mar. 2026
Le Labo leans into the ingredient’s calming, almost meditative quality, blending it with woody notes for something more understated and serene.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
One particular form of meditative silence, the 10-day mindfulness retreat, has had an outsized impact.
—Daniel M. Stuart, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for meditative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meditative
Adjective
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October 23 – November 21 This morning favors calm, thoughtful exchanges.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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As with the others, Bjorn and wife and creative director Julija’s thoughtful touches are everywhere, from the singular pieces of vintage decor that fill the rooms to the economical (and ecological) construction of the cabins.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In fact, talking about softball made her … kind of melancholy.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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The faces of Al Pacino and John Cazale are unmistakable — Pacino’s eyelashes, Cazale’s tundra of a forehead, their little-boyishness in close-up, the anxiety and melancholy in their eyes.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Aries season is in full swing through the 19th, bringing a surge of forward momentum, physical energy, and the desire to begin again after March's more reflective tone.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Other tips include riding defensively around cars, using front and rear lights, wearing reflective vests in the dark, and avoiding biking under the influence of drugs or alcohol.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Reichardt, whose contemplative fiction films often blur the boundary between narrative and observation, will receive a retrospective and present a personal selection of documentaries, while Loznitsa will present an extensive retrospective including early short works.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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There’s a quieter, more contemplative side of Thoreau that the docuseries also explores.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Readers send Miss Manners not only their table and party questions, but those involving the more complicated aspects of life - romance, work, family relationships, child-rearing, death - as well as philosophical and moral dilemmas.—
Judith Martin,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Mar. 2026
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And the disputes about these nitty-gritty details are philosophical as much as pragmatic.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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As the pensive Moon wanders into your vocal 3rd house, your mind buzzes with activity.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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Gonzalez describes him as serious, pensive, charming and easy to like.—
Vanessa Murdock,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Meditative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meditative. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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