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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one of the twins was outgoing and talkative while the other was withdrawn and reflective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
Designed to make a room feel lighter and brighter, blue shades are reflective of a space that's elegant, calm, and elevated.
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Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
The poem, however, rests on a binary dilemma—two roads, two choices—which is not reflective of reality.
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Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
Lewis agrees and even suggests installing reflective window film as an additional precaution.
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Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
As of Wednesday, June 17, Macfarlane and L’Heureux said, all models show 2026 following weather patterns that are reflective of the 2023 and 2024 El Niño seasons.
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Hali Smith
june 17,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for reflective
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
The poem, however, rests on a binary dilemma—two roads, two choices—which is not reflective of reality.
—
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
Lewis agrees and even suggests installing reflective window film as an additional precaution.
—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
As of Wednesday, June 17, Macfarlane and L’Heureux said, all models show 2026 following weather patterns that are reflective of the 2023 and 2024 El Niño seasons.
—
Hali Smith
june 17,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for reflective
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflective
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Create an agenda that names who does what, and map the route so your thoughtful plan serves the group together.
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Over the years, Lucas and his wife have transformed the space from a simple above-ground pool into a backyard destination complete with thoughtful upgrades and finishing touches.
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Past performance is not indicative of future results.
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Any prices or levels shown are either historical or purely indicative.
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Not necessarily the technical side of blues music, but its emotional palette—the melancholy, vulnerability, and depth that live within those shades of blue.
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Daeron Targaryen Daeron Targaryen, otherwise known as Daeron the Drunkard, is a bookish and melancholy Targaryen prince known for his prophetic dreams.
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The music from the Los Angeles alternative/space-rock trio remains cinematic, deeply melodic, contemplative, and filled with darkness.
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Meanwhile, many in the neighborhood will see this as a beautiful place to take a contemplative stroll or sit and read a book in the sun or sled in the snow.
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“Reflective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflective. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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