1
as in thoughtful
given to or marked by long, quiet thinking
one of the twins was outgoing and talkative while the other was withdrawn and reflective
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as in indicative
indicating something
this new policy is reflective of the company's desire to improve customer relations
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Recent Examples of reflective
Consider light-colored clothing or reflective tape for costumes, and adjust costume length to avoid tripping.
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Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 30 Oct. 2025
Koko responds with a nod and reflective stare into the distance.
—Jihan Forbes, Allure, 29 Oct. 2025
Bats may mistake reflective turbine blades for the brightness of open skies.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
This, says Villarroel, suggests flat, reflective objects in motion high above Earth that were reflecting sunlight – a hypothesis supported by the fact that the number of mystery transients drops off in parts of the sky in Earth’s shadow, where sunlight can’t reach.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 30 Oct. 2025
Koko responds with a nod and reflective stare into the distance.
—Jihan Forbes, Allure, 29 Oct. 2025
Bats may mistake reflective turbine blades for the brightness of open skies.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
This, says Villarroel, suggests flat, reflective objects in motion high above Earth that were reflecting sunlight – a hypothesis supported by the fact that the number of mystery transients drops off in parts of the sky in Earth’s shadow, where sunlight can’t reach.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflective
Adjective
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While Wohl’s script is packed to the brim with thoughtful moments of beauty, comedy, and heartbreak, Liberation wouldn’t be nearly as affecting and, sadly, relatable without its stellar cast.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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The film tells a quietly amusing story that offers a more-than-realistic dive into one of the most iconic and thoughtful young men in world history – a man who essentially invented modern angst long before the internet existed.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But this game — that talk — is indicative of the bigger Chiefs offensive picture.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Oct. 2025
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In at least two of the incidents, Spors exhibited troubling behaviors indicative of an ongoing mental health crisis and was once taken to a hospital but discharged, records show.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The melancholy truth is that things have sunk into a morass of demoralization and low standards, with journalism inhabiting the poverty sector among the disciplines, and this at a time when communications nationally and internationally have reached an apex of urgency and complexity.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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The soundscape’s melancholy unease conveys a sense of people persisting against the chaos of the world.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
23 Oct. 2025
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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
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“Reflective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflective. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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