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
This induces a meditative, parasympathetic state—activating your body’s natural healing processes and reducing cortisol (stress hormone) levels.
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Or why the ocean so effortlessly lulls you into a meditative state?
—Victoria Malloy, Outside Online, 21 July 2025
There was something meditative about the way the water bubbled and burst, coaxing that tough meat to tenderness.
—Cleyvis Natera, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 July 2025
Despite their meditative loveliness, low-key projects like The Scout can leave something to be desired in terms of narrative.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2025
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Or why the ocean so effortlessly lulls you into a meditative state?
—Victoria Malloy, Outside Online, 21 July 2025
There was something meditative about the way the water bubbled and burst, coaxing that tough meat to tenderness.
—Cleyvis Natera, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 July 2025
Despite their meditative loveliness, low-key projects like The Scout can leave something to be desired in terms of narrative.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for meditative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meditative
Adjective
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Firing off hundreds of identical applications and CVs is unlikely to land you that dream role, so every application needs a thoughtful approach.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Before this drastic step, there should have been research on what the realities are on car ownership rates throughout the city and surveys — an inventory — of available street parking in each community, followed by thoughtful planning, followed by thorough community feedback.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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But the overriding feeling of the work is melancholy.—
Hugh Morris,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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Anna, an American student at Harvard, falls deeply and unaccountably in love with Christoph, who is on exchange from Germany, in this melancholy début novel.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Police said Cruz-Sanchez was wearing a reflective safety vest at the time and was throwing trash into the trailer, which featured flashing lights and an arrow indicator.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
30 July 2025
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That is reflective of the 141 head coaching changes just in the past two offseasons.—
Richard Obert,
AZCentral.com,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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Leonardo da Vinci was a contemplative genius, reportedly staring at The Last Supper for hours before adding a single brushstroke and walking away.—
Joseph Jebelli,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
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The result is a rich, contemplative expression of Bourbon County—one that rewards patience and reflects a legacy built slowly, barrel-by-barrel.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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The director’s philosophical approach to the project draws from observations of nature, particularly how rainforests sustain themselves through symbiotic relationships.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 July 2025
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His philosophical life came after his tenure as a leader in the tech world at SDG.—
Theodore McDarrah,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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If the position happens to be software programmer, then your quieter, more focused, pensive side needs to come through.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 July 2025
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The show ran for two seasons. 07 of 18 Sean Penn and Hopper Penn Sean Penn and Robin Wright's son, Hopper — pictured here with sister Dylan — shares his father's pensive stare and has opened up about his no-nonsense parenting style while growing up.—
Lydia Price,
People.com,
11 June 2025
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“Meditative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meditative. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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