introspective

adjective

Definition of introspectivenext
as in contemplative

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Recent Examples of introspective As his debut album approaches its one-year anniversary, Mason’s been feeling introspective about his career and the project. — Naomi Jeffries, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026 That seems to have helped inspire the introspective, memoiristic aspects of this album. — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2026 Simón’s new film — introspective, often visually breath-stopping, and lensed with glittering coastal beauty by cinematographer Hélène Louvart — premiered at Cannes 2025 in competition, went on to play at myriad festivals, and is only now opening in the United States from Janus Films. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 24 June 2026 Fairbanks, who signed a one-year, $13 million deal with the Marlins this offseason, didn’t want to get too introspective on the feat postgame but acknowledged the accomplishment is a special one. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for introspective
Recent Examples of Synonyms for introspective
  1. contemplative
  2. pensive
  3. meditative
  4. retrospective
  5. reflective
  6. self-reflective
  7. ruminative
  8. thoughtful
Adjective
  • The Final Painting fittingly has a contemplative tone, with slow, spellbound songs that seem both off-the-cuff and profoundly lived in.
    — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 31 July 2026
  • The animation perfectly complements its contemplative pace, drawing us deeper into its haunting world.
    — William Earl, Variety, 25 July 2026
Definition of contemplative
Adjective
  • The pensive, prettier songs do not always play to his strengths.
    — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026
  • John Malkovich looks pensive ahead of his guest appearance in Report on the Blind at the Royal Swedish Opera in Stockholm, Sweden on June 22.
    — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
Definition of pensive
Adjective
  • The screenings drew a positive response from festival-goers, with many describing the experience as calming and meditative.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 July 2026
  • And two of them play silent, meditative nature imagery of birds, mountains, seascapes and trees.
    — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of meditative
Adjective
  • Those elements remain necessary, but the architecture is usually retrospective.
    — Asif Menghrani, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Shoma’s investigation of Varsha’s reincarnation, and Dinu’s investigation of Shoma, give the first part of Ghost-Eye a satisfyingly retrospective quality.
    — Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
Definition of retrospective
Adjective
  • The set balanced crowd favorites with deeper cuts, moving comfortably between reflective moments and full-throttle rockers.
    — Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • The exterior material has a glossy, highly reflective, mirrorlike patent leather sheen.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Definition of reflective
Adjective
  • Political memoirs are rarely especially vulnerable or self-reflective.
    — Julia Terruso, Time, 11 June 2026
  • 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.
    — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Definition of self-reflective
Adjective
  • 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.
    — Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 19 June 2026
  • Their ruminative hush sets them apart in an era of instant-gratification drops.
    — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 15 June 2026
Definition of ruminative
Adjective
  • Through movement, restoration, thoughtful hospitality and a profound connection to the California coast, each stay becomes an opportunity to return home feeling renewed.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 31 July 2026
  • While our designers both agree that bare wooden stairs are a style and safety issue, Spalding prefers to incorporate the practicality of carpet on stairs with a thoughtful runner.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 30 July 2026
Definition of thoughtful

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