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Recent Examples of broody The result was a mash-up of Ralph Lauren signatures that felt broodier, a little more bohemian, and, in that, perhaps a touch more eclectic. Nick Remsen, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025 Misfit is a patchouli-amber number that feels broodier and sophisticated, yet manages to wear light enough year-round. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2023 Prosecco, perfect in an Aperol Spritz, just adds too much enthusiasm to what is a broodier drink. Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2023 And she's torn between two love interests, a pair of basically interchangeable broody white boys, à la Felicity. A.a. Dowd, Chron, 21 Nov. 2022 Lautner starred as Jacob in all four movies alongside Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson, who played Bella Swan and her broody vampire boyfriend Edward Cullen, respectively. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 27 Aug. 2022 One of the latest YA entries, Netflix's adaptation of Sarah Dessen's Along for the Ride, centers a food fight at a summer BBQ as a key part of Auden's (Emma Pasarow) coming-of-age and her central romance with broody BMX biker, Eli (Belmont Camelli). Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 15 June 2022 It's filled with hilarious banter, quirky community, and a romantic connection between an exuberant lawyer and a broody ex-Marine that is both incredibly sweet and scorching hot. Alamin Yohannes, EW.com, 12 Feb. 2022 In his English-language debut, Carax centres on Henry (Driver), a broody stand-up comedian, and Ann (Cotillard), a world-famous opera singer, who fall in love and have a daughter named Annette. Natalie Morin, refinery29.com, 20 Apr. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broody
Adjective
  • Feisty, single, and prone to melancholy, Agathe works in Paris’ legendary Shakespeare and Company bookstore.
    Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor, 21 May 2025
  • Part of this is undoubtedly the work of director Dean Fleischer Camp, who is best known for directing the equally charming and melancholy Marcel the Shell With Shoes On.
    EW.com, EW.com, 20 May 2025
Adjective
  • The Feels is the brainchild of Allie Hoffman, who came up with the idea for a more thoughtful IRL dating event while pursuing her master’s degree from the Spirituality Mind Body Institute at Teachers College, Columbia University.
    Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
  • These practices can generate thoughtful and detailed commentary.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 June 2025
Adjective
  • The selection was emblematic of the six-song set, where a loose, reflective Vedder leaned heavily on covers.
    Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 13 June 2025
  • Already heading into year 10 in the NFL, Prescott shakes his head with a reflective smile any time the subject comes up.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2025
Adjective
  • Anderson proves worthy of some knockout emotional moments, Jamie Lee Curtis shines as a feisty cocktail waitress, and Dave Bautista steals scenes as the show's pensive stage manager.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 24 May 2025
  • For a few seconds, save for a piano playing a few pensive notes, there was silence.
    Edwin Goei, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
Adjective
  • Some are more humorous observations of people and situations, while others are more contemplative.
    Marta Balaga, Variety, 10 June 2025
  • Outside the Casa Sanlorenzo, a contemplative Venetian Garden offers space for contemplation.
    Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025

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“Broody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broody. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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