as in melancholy
given to or marked by long, quiet thinking
a cogitative woman who was given to long silences, even in the company of her own family
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Adjective
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Scenic designer Beowulf Boritt’s quaint tearoom seems both real and hallucinatory, with a melancholy rain pouring down in the background.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
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The rest of us should ask ourselves why the melancholy Dane is rearing his head again.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Most importantly, playing prominent roles alongside a respected veteran and thoughtful mentor in Zibanejad really seemed to propel the young wingers, who finished the season by combining for 43 points (24 for Lafrenière and 19 for Perreault) in the final 23 games.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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August 23 – September 22 One thoughtful move today creates real momentum.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Wabi-sabi design helps create a home that feels authentic, relaxed, and reflective of your real life.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
23 Apr. 2026
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Yet where its predecessor often had a reflective tone, their latest is about high-energy garage-rock catharsis, getting in a room and blasting away and letting the noise be your guide.—
Jon Dolan,
Rolling Stone,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Perhaps Cora was resistant to certain moves or philosophical changes that Breslow wanted to see implemented.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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Over the last year, however, much of that feedback has been met by philosophical soliloquies and redirection.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The partnership will be unveiled at the Chiostro del Cappuccio location with an immersive scenography conceived as a contemplative environment.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Mindfulness and contemplative solitude can strengthen your ability to regulate emotions and recover from stress.—
Keith M. Bellizzi,
The Conversation,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Cogitative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cogitative. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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