as in thoughtful
given to or marked by long, quiet thinking
I've been in a meditative mood all day
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Recent Examples of meditative
Baking is almost meditative for you, too.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
The design is minimalist yet warm, with private areas for relaxation, soft lighting, and views of the runway that feel meditative rather than chaotic.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
Breathe in the salt air during sunrise yoga on the beach or slow down with a meditative walk along the shore, with the clear waters of the Caribbean as your backdrop.
—AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025
Yarn shops and fiber clubs are having a moment, attracting people of all ages who want something meditative, creative, and practical to occupy their minds and hands, away from screens.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
The design is minimalist yet warm, with private areas for relaxation, soft lighting, and views of the runway that feel meditative rather than chaotic.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
Breathe in the salt air during sunrise yoga on the beach or slow down with a meditative walk along the shore, with the clear waters of the Caribbean as your backdrop.
—AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025
Yarn shops and fiber clubs are having a moment, attracting people of all ages who want something meditative, creative, and practical to occupy their minds and hands, away from screens.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for meditative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meditative
Adjective
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The guest experience is elevated by thoughtful details such as sunset happy hours and chocolate carts.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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But some more thoughtful objections — see journalist Van Lathan’s October appearance on The Ringer podcast The Big Picture — take issue with the ways in which Perfidia is sexualized by two white men, DiCaprio and Sean Penn’s characters, the latter a neo-Nazi.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Johnson, Evans and Pascal – and while certainly thoughtful, the film's strengths are upended by a mood-murdering melancholy.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The day of the hearing, Vande Kolk climbed into his truck and headed home, feeling melancholy.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Dach was feeling reflective after the game Saturday.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Pedestrians and cyclists should wear bright or reflective clothing to increase the chances of being seen by others in poor visibility conditions.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The town is a different place during the colder months – sometimes gloomy and overcast, other times brilliantly sunny, but typically quiet, even contemplative.—
Jonathan Shikes,
Denver Post,
27 Oct. 2025
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Those seeking a more contemplative experience might book a spot at the historic Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine for a meditation session in the serene gardens, a Hollywood favorite since its unveiling in 1950.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Wang, a specialist in suspense and female-centric narratives, was drawn to the series’ philosophical underpinnings.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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But most states also allow nonmedical exemptions based on religious or philosophical beliefs.—
Anthony Bald,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The actor sported a pensive expression while filming scenes for 1998's The Man in the Iron Mask.—
Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
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The post included a series of pictures of D’Angelo in the studio, as well as a snap of the two musicians in which D is giving one of his classic pensive, knowing looks and Hill is smiling as the pair lean their heads together.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Meditative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meditative. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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