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
These zero gravity chairs can make relaxing outside feel meditative.
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Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
The Swedish producer’s new record hovers around 40 minutes and features five songs of meditative ambient techno and drone.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 15 Apr. 2026
Ives inserts hints of Ludwig van Beethoven’s 5th Symphony in the meditative work, and at other times seems to conjure up church bells through the piano.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
If your patio, siding or driveway has that grimy layer of buildup, a pressure washer replaces hours of scrubbing with a fast, almost meditative blast of water.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for meditative
Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
The Swedish producer’s new record hovers around 40 minutes and features five songs of meditative ambient techno and drone.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 15 Apr. 2026
Ives inserts hints of Ludwig van Beethoven’s 5th Symphony in the meditative work, and at other times seems to conjure up church bells through the piano.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
If your patio, siding or driveway has that grimy layer of buildup, a pressure washer replaces hours of scrubbing with a fast, almost meditative blast of water.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for meditative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meditative
Adjective
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One thoughtful adjustment keeps things on track.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Friends and colleagues close to King said they were saddened by his death, but remembered him as a hard-working and demanding judge who was also thoughtful and fair.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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The Chicago composer has achieved viral success with her melancholy instrumental music, but her return to traditional singer-songwriter fare yields mixed results.—
Linnie Greene,
Pitchfork,
29 Apr. 2026
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The specific kind of melancholy that only exists between Halloween and the first real snow.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The youngins also want a yacht that is design-forward and reflective of their taste.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
2 May 2026
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The move feels reflective of the state of things.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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The partnership will be unveiled at the Chiostro del Cappuccio location with an immersive scenography conceived as a contemplative environment.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Mindfulness and contemplative solitude can strengthen your ability to regulate emotions and recover from stress.—
Keith M. Bellizzi,
The Conversation,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Robinson is warmly theological where Ishiguro is bleakly philosophical, lyrically expansive where Ishiguro is almost blandly lucid.—
James Wood,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Because there isn’t a prospect separating from the pack, who wins the lottery will, in part, dictate which player goes first, depending on organizational need and philosophical preference.—
Corey Pronman,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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His 2025 tape, WOMB, embodied this through his pensive grumbles over wispy vocal chops; each bar that cut through the fog was steeped in sober gravitas.—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
27 Apr. 2026
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The subject is pensive, expressionless and looking away from the camera.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Meditative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meditative. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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