as in thoughtful
given to or marked by long, quiet thinking
a contemplative person who likes to go on solitary walks the contemplative life of the monks at the abbey
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Recent Examples of contemplative
This is where a contemplative approach to leadership is most valuable.
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Big Think, 1 Sep. 2025
Their contemplative poses are echoed by the house’s twin triangular gables.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Rising out of the gorgeous sea, these volcanic spires are both dramatic and reassuring, allowing long, uninterrupted stretches of contemplative thought that set aside the cares of the world.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Quietly elegiac and lushly romantic, this beloved piece captures the play’s contemplative pace and the sense of grief and yearning that runs throughout.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for contemplative
Big Think, 1 Sep. 2025
Their contemplative poses are echoed by the house’s twin triangular gables.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Rising out of the gorgeous sea, these volcanic spires are both dramatic and reassuring, allowing long, uninterrupted stretches of contemplative thought that set aside the cares of the world.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Quietly elegiac and lushly romantic, this beloved piece captures the play’s contemplative pace and the sense of grief and yearning that runs throughout.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for contemplative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contemplative
Adjective
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Built between the late 17th century and early 18th century, the picturesque home has been restored by thoughtful architects who preserved the building’s rustic simplicity while ushering it into the modern era.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
17 Sep. 2025
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Housed in the former Town Hall, built in 1816, the museum offers a thoughtful overview of the region’s history.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Some gags land, others don’t, and the script’s sudden bursts of melancholy dependably catch you in the gut.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
9 Sep. 2025
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The same can be said of Mescal, who’s already parlayed playing men of muscular physique and melancholy dispositions into above-the-title movie stardom.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The only difference is that reflective tint is not allowed anywhere on the windshield and can't be more than 35% on the front and rear windows.—
Keenan Thompson,
Freep.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Give that remark a sobering, reflective moment.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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From meditative temple stays to mountain hikes, this itinerary is packed with meaningful encounters.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The viola is like an extension of him, his daily tuning is a meditative practice that brings him a unique peace.—
Lauren Morrow
September 9,
Literary Hub,
9 Sep. 2025
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After the orchestra launches in with a full flaring sound, the cello takes the lead on a sweet, almost pensive solo.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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The video begins with Grint's pensive walk home from prison after serving time for stalking, and images of Sheeran flood his memory and sight.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Robbie is a complicated man, at once incredibly compassionate and deeply self-centered, philosophical and brooding but also impulsive and hot-tempered.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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But whatever the results, no lab studies will resolve the deeper philosophical debate about what risks are worth running to summit a mountain, what forms of aid are fair game, and what the whole enterprise is really about.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Contemplative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contemplative. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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