1
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one of the twins was outgoing and talkative while the other was withdrawn and reflective
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2
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
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.
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Sarah Raza, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Lewinsky mirrored the bold beauty trend with matching reflective stilettos.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
Some users took a more-reflective approach, seeing the find as a reminder of how quickly technology fades.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
That highly reflective atmosphere is what makes Venus shine so brightly from our vantage point, earning it the title of the brightest object in the sky after the sun and the moon, per NASA.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
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Sarah Raza, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Lewinsky mirrored the bold beauty trend with matching reflective stilettos.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
Some users took a more-reflective approach, seeing the find as a reminder of how quickly technology fades.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
That highly reflective atmosphere is what makes Venus shine so brightly from our vantage point, earning it the title of the brightest object in the sky after the sun and the moon, per NASA.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflective
Adjective
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Wisdom, compassion, and thoughtful policy are necessary over the question of transgenderism more generally.—
Lisa Frizell,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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In addition to having more time to craft thoughtful responses, this also gives you more time to, well, live your life!—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Any prices or levels shown are either historical or purely indicative.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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Past performance is not indicative of future results.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 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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Privacy may struggle within a buzzing neighborhood as the Sun in your contemplative 12th house pokes indulgent Jupiter in your 3rd House of Messages.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Golden Pavilion at Kinkaku-ji and the views from Kiyomizudera are the city’s big stars, but the statuary hall at Sanjusangendo is a contemplative escape.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Reflective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflective. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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