as in melancholy
given to or marked by long, quiet thinking
rainy days often put her in a pensive mood
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Recent Examples of pensive
So even though the tracking of a pensive Rodgers on a beach in Australia and the paparazzi-style documenting of Wilson’s visits to the Browns and Giants gave the impression of high stakes, the reality is it never mattered which veteran quarterback the Giants landed.
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Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
On March 11, Rodgers was seen looking pensive during a beachside stroll in Malibu, Calif.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Over a simple, pensive beat, Rexx and Mick deliver verses that temper political commentary with relatable, personal narratives, while BLK ODYSSEY delivers a haunting hook.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 17 Mar. 2025
Rohan Goyal Double exposure This photo by Rohan Goyal, a 32-year-old with Down syndrome, captures his mother in a pensive mood laid over the image of a tall building.
—Charu Bahri, NPR, 15 Mar. 2025
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Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
On March 11, Rodgers was seen looking pensive during a beachside stroll in Malibu, Calif.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Over a simple, pensive beat, Rexx and Mick deliver verses that temper political commentary with relatable, personal narratives, while BLK ODYSSEY delivers a haunting hook.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 17 Mar. 2025
Rohan Goyal Double exposure This photo by Rohan Goyal, a 32-year-old with Down syndrome, captures his mother in a pensive mood laid over the image of a tall building.
—Charu Bahri, NPR, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pensive
Adjective
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Feisty, single, and prone to melancholy, Agathe works in Paris’ legendary Shakespeare and Company bookstore.—
Peter Rainer,
Christian Science Monitor,
21 May 2025
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Part of this is undoubtedly the work of director Dean Fleischer Camp, who is best known for directing the equally charming and melancholy Marcel the Shell With Shoes On.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Tesfaye’s bold and electric presence onstage and onscreen is an intriguing counterpoint to the thoughtful and soft-spoken man who sits for a chat about his movie.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Practice, Practice, Practice One of the ways that the greats prepare themselves for the biggest moments is through thoughtful preparation.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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The city of Alameda, Calif., halted an experiment to spray sea-salt particles skyward to make clouds more reflective.—
Alec Luhn,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
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For far too long, hearing folks have co-opted and told our stories, and 100% of them are not reflective of our experiences.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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In Cannes’ main competition, the film promises Laxe’s signature contemplative style and visually immersive landscapes.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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Taking the red pill means accepting that your entrepreneurial ambitions aren't just contemplative thoughts but legitimate callings worth pursuing.—
Isabelita Castilho,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Rayburn partners up with local sheriff Alice Gustafson (Annabelle Wallis) in a somber yet tumultuous pursuit of a killer who uses brutal traps and primal tactics.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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That’s the question writer-director Ari Aster’s somber comedy-Western Eddington, playing in competition here at the Cannes Film Festival, appears to be asking.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
17 May 2025
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“Pensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pensive. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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