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
Comer says the experience of filming the story's darker themes felt surprisingly meditative rather than draining.
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Nigel Smith,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Its hybrid analog-digital approach allows Alfa free rein to actualize his impulses, while the meditative atmosphere prompts reflection on where those impulses come from.
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H.d. Angel,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
He is now celebrated in his native Philadelphia at Calder Gardens, a meditative museum where his abstract pieces look right at home.
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Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
Long before stand mixers claimed counter space, this tool did the work with a gentle rhythm that felt almost meditative.
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Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for meditative
Nigel Smith,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Its hybrid analog-digital approach allows Alfa free rein to actualize his impulses, while the meditative atmosphere prompts reflection on where those impulses come from.
—
H.d. Angel,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
He is now celebrated in his native Philadelphia at Calder Gardens, a meditative museum where his abstract pieces look right at home.
—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
Long before stand mixers claimed counter space, this tool did the work with a gentle rhythm that felt almost meditative.
—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for meditative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meditative
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Create an agenda that names who does what, and map the route so your thoughtful plan serves the group together.
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Over the years, Lucas and his wife have transformed the space from a simple above-ground pool into a backyard destination complete with thoughtful upgrades and finishing touches.
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Not necessarily the technical side of blues music, but its emotional palette—the melancholy, vulnerability, and depth that live within those shades of blue.
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Daeron Targaryen Daeron Targaryen, otherwise known as Daeron the Drunkard, is a bookish and melancholy Targaryen prince known for his prophetic dreams.
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This transparent pink has a reflective finish that creates a striking shine with one coat.
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Make sure the shiny, reflective side is facing out.
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Researchers have demonstrated that contemplative practices associated with emotional regulation can influence both psychological and physiological functioning.
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Its central hub, where the wellness offerings, main dining room and 35 of the 65 bedrooms are located, is invitingly curvaceous, with sci-fi swirls of walls and sparkling swathes of window bookended by two vast, contemplative courtyards.
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This raises a question that sounds philosophical but is becoming increasingly practical.
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The three men’s alignment on that philosophical premise means that Víg’s scores rarely require lengthy revision rounds.
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For Waititi, the film has lots of comedic parts while retaining the pensive beauty of the original text.
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Or a mature, pensive Robin Hood, by Sean Connery.
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“Meditative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meditative. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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