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Recent Examples of introspective
The Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper is known for his introspective lyrics that tackle political and social themes.
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 16 May 2026
While Kendrick Lamar was conquering the hip-hop world, Rashad was honing an introspective style inspired by Southern hip-hop pioneers like Lil Wayne and OutKast.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
Her amused, introspective grace juggling a vast cast of (wonderful) characters and (fascinating) relationships means the true story at the center here ends up playing second fiddle.
—Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
Season two is quieter, narrower, and more introspective than season one, and yet despite that smaller focus leading the season to neglect some of its best assets, The Pitt still runs circles around every other medical drama on TV.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 4 May 2026
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 16 May 2026
While Kendrick Lamar was conquering the hip-hop world, Rashad was honing an introspective style inspired by Southern hip-hop pioneers like Lil Wayne and OutKast.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
Her amused, introspective grace juggling a vast cast of (wonderful) characters and (fascinating) relationships means the true story at the center here ends up playing second fiddle.
—Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
Season two is quieter, narrower, and more introspective than season one, and yet despite that smaller focus leading the season to neglect some of its best assets, The Pitt still runs circles around every other medical drama on TV.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introspective
Adjective
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Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond and Heaven Hill 7-Year show how far a simple 78/10/12 mash bill can go, from a workhorse mixer to a contemplative sipper.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Meditation on the River For the watchmaking executive, there’s a profoundly contemplative aspect to fly fishing, amounting to his own form of mindfulness in waders.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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Ava takes herself for a pensive solo walk in comically wide pants.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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With stories focused on surviving rowdy family, moments of loneliness, struggles with faith, and navigating our deepest human relationships, Johnson’s abilities as a pensive storyteller are conducted masterfully.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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The aesthetic is minimal, meditative, and designed to let nature do the talking.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The finish is long, sweet, and meditative, with lingering notes of sweet wood smoke and orchard fruit.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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Historically, reporting within many family offices focused primarily on retrospective financial updates.—
Paul Westall,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The two-hour retrospective chronicles the British musician’s career from his early punk rock days in Generation X through his ‘80s MTV breakout and into his current role as a grandfather who also still regularly packs venues around the world.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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Designed by a team that includes Burns & McDonnell, Zahner, an architectural metal fabricator, and KEM Studio, the pavilion features a reflective metal canopy inspired by the reflection and flow of the Missouri River.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
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This inward, reflective energy will be around longer than usual as Mercury slows to a station retrograde in Cancer on June 29, extending its stay there all the way into early August.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Over time, kids who develop strong people skills also tend to become more flexible, adaptable, and self-reflective.—
Kelsey Mora,
CNBC,
24 May 2026
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Gray crafts a nuanced look at the chain of intergenerational expectations, at turns damning and self-reflective about how cultural self-preservation can conflict with the American justice system.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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But nearly ten years on, as the world order unravels, the exhibition’s ruminative posture comes across as toothless and unfinished.—
Horace D. Ballard,
Artforum,
22 Apr. 2026
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The track is focused but ruminative, mirroring the circular way thoughts orbit an obsession.—
Linnie Greene,
Pitchfork,
17 Feb. 2026
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There was an eight-pillow menu to choose from, which was a thoughtful touch.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The in-room bar offered a thoughtful curation of Turkish snacks and treats, such as potato chips made from tubers grown in the surrounding Nevşehir region and a chocolate bar handmade by an Istanbul chocolatier.—
Anya von Bremzen,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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“Introspective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introspective. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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