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one of the twins was outgoing and talkative while the other was withdrawn and reflective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
The euphonium, a tenor tuba, shifts among moods solemn, restless, agitated, triumphant and reflective.
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Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
Macron appeared at Davos this week, wearing reflective aviator-style sunglasses, to deliver a high-profile speech to global political and business leaders in the Swiss resort town.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
In a Wednesday statement, the city of Austin told the American-Statesman that the local pause was reflective of a national trend.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
Instagram feeds are dotted with reflective elevators, bathroom mirrors, and bedrooms mid-outfit check.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
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Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
Macron appeared at Davos this week, wearing reflective aviator-style sunglasses, to deliver a high-profile speech to global political and business leaders in the Swiss resort town.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
In a Wednesday statement, the city of Austin told the American-Statesman that the local pause was reflective of a national trend.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
Instagram feeds are dotted with reflective elevators, bathroom mirrors, and bedrooms mid-outfit check.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflective
Adjective
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Some parents carefully vetted and chose thoughtful names to add to the birth certificate, while others undoubtedly may have selected them on a whim or as a result of losing a bet.—
Cooper Worth,
Des Moines Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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Soft, breathable materials and thoughtful construction have made the silhouette way more wearable, offering a happy medium between your comfiest sneakers and your dressiest pumps.—
Nina Derwin,
Glamour,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Past performance is not indicative of future results.—
Heather L. Locus,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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And the real differentiation doesn’t always come from whether the grifter fails or succeeds in their mission; the nature of the grifter’s success or failure can be just as indicative.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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There’s less Lou Reed swagger and more Paul Simon melancholy, a survey of modern American accoutrements and spiritual confusion delivered with a shrug.—
Linnie Greene,
Pitchfork,
21 Jan. 2026
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At some point this winter — maybe a few days, maybe a few weeks — melancholy will fade and Hurricanes fans will be able to appreciate all that was accomplished during a season when UM got back its good name and returned to prominence.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Quinta do Tamariz Grande Reserva, $19 A bottle that proves time can shift Vinho Verde firmly into a more savory, contemplative lane.—
Devin Parr,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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To activate the campaign, Loewe launched a lantern festival at Nanjing‘s historical Yuyuan Garden, featuring adorable mascots such as the whimsical platypus, a contemplative horse, and a slender deer.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Reflective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflective. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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