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Recent Examples of introspective
On June 10, the Strictly Confidential star celebrated her 61st birthday in an introspective Instagram post featuring a photo of herself in a yellow bikini.
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Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
Still, Galentz’s paintings maintained a similarly radiant, yet elusive and introspective quality, with more formal risks than, say, overt political dissent.
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The Editors Of Artnews,
ARTnews.com,
12 June 2026
Fellow New Yorkers Your Old Droog, duendita, and Salimata feature, and jazzy, often-introspective production from MIKE and Navy Blue builds out Wiki’s solo universe.
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Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
12 June 2026
Tatiana is the softer, sweeter, more introspective and rational of the Larina sisters.
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Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
Still, Galentz’s paintings maintained a similarly radiant, yet elusive and introspective quality, with more formal risks than, say, overt political dissent.
—
The Editors Of Artnews,
ARTnews.com,
12 June 2026
Fellow New Yorkers Your Old Droog, duendita, and Salimata feature, and jazzy, often-introspective production from MIKE and Navy Blue builds out Wiki’s solo universe.
—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
12 June 2026
Tatiana is the softer, sweeter, more introspective and rational of the Larina sisters.
—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introspective
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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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For Waititi, the film has lots of comedic parts while retaining the pensive beauty of the original text.
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Or a mature, pensive Robin Hood, by Sean Connery.
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Outside, a landscaped terrace with original brickwork features native, medicinal plants and herbs for a true meditative essence.
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Just over a year after releasing the meditative instrumental EP 7 piano sketches, André 3000 has expanded the project into a short film.
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In 2021, the group completed the restoration and reopened the single screen Cinema Troisi, a retrospective and premiere house which is open 24 hours a day, complete with cafe and student study hall.
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Well, one other retrospective question.
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Despite setbacks, Trout remains a superstar, but his comments about Philly appear more reflective than predictive of a move.
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The officers, wearing reflective vests, were outside their patrol cars, which were set in place with flashing lights to detour motorists, police said.
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The actress and the artist behind that was a self-reflective person, a hardworking artist who was very interested in getting better at her craft.
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Over time, kids who develop strong people skills also tend to become more flexible, adaptable, and self-reflective.
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But the book’s ruminative watchfulness is unsuccessfully conjugated in this overly sedate play with music, which has the feel of a song cycle, though sung by the fine cast with gorgeous, lonely sorrow.
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Their ruminative hush sets them apart in an era of instant-gratification drops.
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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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“Introspective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introspective. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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