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Recent Examples of introspective
Across the album, Khamari gets introspective regarding withering romances, crises of faith and the frustrating allure of distance.
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Kyle Denis, Billboard, 22 Aug. 2025
Erik, described as shy and introspective, later reflected on his upbringing as emotionally hollow despite material privilege.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Others are introspective thinkers, quietly analyzing information and coming up with solutions to complex problems.
—Megan Malone, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
His introspective works would range from stories of ordinary life to more overt surrealism, their atmospheres tinged with dreaminess, eroticism and mysterious tensions.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2025
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Kyle Denis, Billboard, 22 Aug. 2025
Erik, described as shy and introspective, later reflected on his upbringing as emotionally hollow despite material privilege.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Others are introspective thinkers, quietly analyzing information and coming up with solutions to complex problems.
—Megan Malone, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
His introspective works would range from stories of ordinary life to more overt surrealism, their atmospheres tinged with dreaminess, eroticism and mysterious tensions.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introspective
Adjective
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Their contemplative poses are echoed by the house’s twin triangular gables.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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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
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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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Her pensive, probing Symphony in C-Sharp Minor had never been performed until the conductor Debora Waldman took it up and recorded it for Bru Zane.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
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Clear-eyed and forthright about the fallout of fractured families, the film also weaves a dreamscape of sorts out of meditative interludes of skate footage that provide fluidity in a shape-shifting narrative.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Aug. 2025
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His face is expressionless, almost meditative.—
Keith Pandolfi,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Aug. 2025
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The swan, a clutch of new collaborations, a retrospective exhibition — and gold galore — take center stage as Swarovski kicks off its 130th anniversary celebrations this month.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
2 Sep. 2025
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Making a book and hosting a retrospective show led the conversation.—
Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This doesn’t necessarily point to belief systems or doctrines, but rather the communal and reflective aspects of spirituality.—
Robert B. Tucker,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Examples include reflective tape, spinners, pinwheels, and old CDs.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Students in all stages of their high school careers should be mindful and self-reflective about how their values inform their use of AI tools.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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During a recent interview in Rolling Stone, Murph was guarded but self-reflective.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The joke, delivered in Jay’s ruminative style, plays well.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Told from the point of view of Ruffalo's lawman and the everyman (Tom Pelphry) who is surprisingly leading the robberies, the drama is seriously dark but also thoughtful and addictive.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The goal isn’t wholesale replacement of traditional investments but rather thoughtful inclusion to improve long-term outcomes.—
Rick Unser,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Introspective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introspective. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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