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one of the twins was outgoing and talkative while the other was withdrawn and reflective
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2
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
Layer up with cold-weather gear like jackets and gloves, add reflective accessories for visibility and safety, and mix in weights, bottle carriers and insoles to improve performance.
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Evening pieces incorporated sequins and metallic surfaces, translating the checks from cotton to reflective materials that caught light like the designer’s couture work.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
As the episode draws to a close, Christine takes a drunken Benjamin away as Arthur and Edward turn reflective.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
The reflective foil discourages unwanted insects and pests like slugs from approaching and harming the plants, but actually helps to attract butterflies.
—Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Evening pieces incorporated sequins and metallic surfaces, translating the checks from cotton to reflective materials that caught light like the designer’s couture work.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
As the episode draws to a close, Christine takes a drunken Benjamin away as Arthur and Edward turn reflective.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
The reflective foil discourages unwanted insects and pests like slugs from approaching and harming the plants, but actually helps to attract butterflies.
—Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reflective
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflective
Adjective
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This could be a raise, a thoughtful gift or simply learning how to value your own time more.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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By 1996, McLachlan had released several albums, with 1993’s thoughtful, moody Fumbling Towards Ecstasy marking a breakthrough.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Sony’s double-dipping is indicative of a larger trend, where the terms remake and remaster begin to blur — but the steep price tag remains constant.—
George Yang,
Rolling Stone,
30 Sep. 2025
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Under the public safety order, that same data — especially anything interpreted as a behavioral risk factor — could be flagged by AI as indicative of potential danger.—
Kate Caldwell,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Following the black-and-white aesthetics and melancholy lyricism of TTPD, the high saturation and sparkles associated with Showgirl — which is comprised of flashy pop bangers — feel even more vibrant.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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The pop icon’s 12th album, released at midnight on Friday, is being hailed for the singer’s return to upbeat pop following last year’s melancholy The Tortured Poets Department, with Swift reuniting with Swedish hitmaker producers Max Martin and Shellback.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Becerra, known for exploring themes of social and familial rupture—draws on his own teenage experiences to craft a raw, contemplative portrait of youth on the edge.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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Cam, who grieves his father throughout the film, allowed Withers to show that even the toughest men in the world have their contemplative moments.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Reflective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflective. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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