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Recent Examples of introspective
Woodcroft is a sharp, thoughtful, introspective mind.
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Harman Dayal, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Streaming on Hidive hidive (via Amazon) Also check out: Kamiyama’s most famous work is probably Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, a similar mix of introspective drama and stylish action.
—Kambole Campbell, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
What follows is an introspective and daring character study focused on the janky psyches of the anti-heroes known as the Thunderbolts.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2025
Because as fun as a sparkling mango-lime drink might sound, knowing what’s inside can save you from a surprisingly introspective Wednesday afternoon.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Harman Dayal, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Streaming on Hidive hidive (via Amazon) Also check out: Kamiyama’s most famous work is probably Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, a similar mix of introspective drama and stylish action.
—Kambole Campbell, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
What follows is an introspective and daring character study focused on the janky psyches of the anti-heroes known as the Thunderbolts.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2025
Because as fun as a sparkling mango-lime drink might sound, knowing what’s inside can save you from a surprisingly introspective Wednesday afternoon.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introspective
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There is always going to be that fallout of this nice, contemplative mode into something that has a political interest or a moral interest or a personal one.—
Arielle Angel,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2025
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And LucasFilm certainly deserves credit for trusting Gilroy and giving him ample funding even if his contemplative show didn't reach the ratings highs of The Mandalorian.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
22 Apr. 2025
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This track probably won’t be the most floor-filling moment at one of Bicep’s coveted Chroma shows, but instead is prime material for the more pensive moments at the party.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
18 Apr. 2025
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Driven by a longing to find her mother (Emily Watson), who fled the family years earlier, the pensive, ever-watchful girl runs away.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2025
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Both agree that their days have to start with meditative prayer.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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Frankly, its drip-style brewing is almost meditative.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Kirby is also the subject of a huge retrospective show running at the Skirball Center in Los Angeles, providing further evidence of his cultural reach.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Watch Cruise's full BFI career retrospective above.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
16 May 2025
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Our testers only saw the price after testing to determine whether the price was reflective of the potting bench’s value and features.—
Megan Newton,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 May 2025
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The Game actress shared a reflective message about her daughter’s growth leading up to Cairo’s birthday.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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Craig is self-reflective while being appropriately reverent to the tropes of the genre.—
Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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At times self-reflective and at times defiant, Peterson’s declaration after two decades in prison — most of those on Death Row — offers his most detailed version of a story that continues to capture international attention.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The experience reflects the same thoughtful curation found throughout one of Waikiki’s most exclusive boutique hotels, where nine residential-style suites, each an entire floor with private elevator access, redefine oceanfront luxury.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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For all its thoughtful flourishes, a meal at Kabawa feels easygoing and joyous.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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What began as a philosophical debate escalated into a personal falling out.—
Stephan Lendi,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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This eccentric novel—by turns a workplace comedy, a philosophical inquisition, and a smorgasbord of bodily horror—is given life by Larraquy’s electric prose and by the merciless passions of his characters.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2025
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“Introspective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introspective. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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