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Recent Examples of introspective
Inspired by Japanese forests, Le Labo takes a more introspective approach, blending citrus, fig, and cedarwood.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
The material feels like a good fit for dark pop queen Eilish, known for her soulful and introspective lyrics and songs.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
The film follows Shizuku, an introspective teenager whose encounter with a mysterious cat leads her to an unexpected artistic awakening.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Tucked above District Kitchen, Roya offers a more introspective experience.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
The material feels like a good fit for dark pop queen Eilish, known for her soulful and introspective lyrics and songs.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
The film follows Shizuku, an introspective teenager whose encounter with a mysterious cat leads her to an unexpected artistic awakening.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Tucked above District Kitchen, Roya offers a more introspective experience.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introspective
Adjective
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Reichardt, whose contemplative fiction films often blur the boundary between narrative and observation, will receive a retrospective and present a personal selection of documentaries, while Loznitsa will present an extensive retrospective including early short works.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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There’s a quieter, more contemplative side of Thoreau that the docuseries also explores.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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As the pensive Moon wanders into your vocal 3rd house, your mind buzzes with activity.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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Gonzalez describes him as serious, pensive, charming and easy to like.—
Vanessa Murdock,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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When the weather is warm, the best tables are those in the meditative interior courtyard open to blue sky, drifting clouds and the breeze ruffling sudare screens.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Also titled ‘Bounty’, the book will feature all 47 images from the exhibition, which was based around meditative photos McQueen took of the beautiful flora native to the Caribbean island of Grenada, where the artist-filmmaker has ancestry.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The novel conspiracy theory rests on events and perceptions from years ago, and its reliance on retrospective interpretations of consent should give pause.—
Chloe Melas,
NBC news,
18 Mar. 2026
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Performance was managed as an operational metric, not a retrospective surprise.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Aries season is in full swing through the 19th, bringing a surge of forward momentum, physical energy, and the desire to begin again after March's more reflective tone.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Other tips include riding defensively around cars, using front and rear lights, wearing reflective vests in the dark, and avoiding biking under the influence of drugs or alcohol.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Young adults in the early earbuds age used her songs as fuel for runs, laptop work, Tinder hookups, and the solitary, self-reflective mornings after.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
11 Mar. 2026
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Key to this is learning how to be self-reflective and honest with yourself.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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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Documentarians Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard, who also gave us the ruminative Nick Cave portrait 20,000 Days on Earth (2014), use this as an elaborate framing device, the sort of oddball choice that doesn’t feel necessary yet also doesn’t detract from the goal at hand.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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October 23 – November 21 This morning favors calm, thoughtful exchanges.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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As with the others, Bjorn and wife and creative director Julija’s thoughtful touches are everywhere, from the singular pieces of vintage decor that fill the rooms to the economical (and ecological) construction of the cabins.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Introspective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introspective. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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