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one of the twins was outgoing and talkative while the other was withdrawn and reflective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
This earthy moon moves through your health and wellness sector, giving you a stabilizing moment in an otherwise reflective week.
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Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 9 Nov. 2025
When John was in the midst of redecorating, the white walls were removed and repainted 13 times to get a reflective surface.
—Mekita Rivas, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025
Carson crafts a sparse and reflective modern reimagining that deals with abuse, love and ultimately growth into adulthood.
—Amber McBride, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
This approach bypasses the need for advanced 3D sensors, which struggle to operate reliably in the high-radiation and smooth, reflective metal environment of a reactor’s interior.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reflective
Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 9 Nov. 2025
When John was in the midst of redecorating, the white walls were removed and repainted 13 times to get a reflective surface.
—Mekita Rivas, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025
Carson crafts a sparse and reflective modern reimagining that deals with abuse, love and ultimately growth into adulthood.
—Amber McBride, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
This approach bypasses the need for advanced 3D sensors, which struggle to operate reliably in the high-radiation and smooth, reflective metal environment of a reactor’s interior.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reflective
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflective
Adjective
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The guest experience is elevated by thoughtful details such as sunset happy hours and chocolate carts.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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But some more thoughtful objections — see journalist Van Lathan’s October appearance on The Ringer podcast The Big Picture — take issue with the ways in which Perfidia is sexualized by two white men, DiCaprio and Sean Penn’s characters, the latter a neo-Nazi.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Nothing could be more indicative of the nature and power of late value form than the prospect that even the most unashamedly denialist administration might jump onto its bandwagon.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Both of these interactions are indicative of her approach to cuisine and hospitality as a whole.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Johnson, Evans and Pascal – and while certainly thoughtful, the film's strengths are upended by a mood-murdering melancholy.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The day of the hearing, Vande Kolk climbed into his truck and headed home, feeling melancholy.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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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 14 Nov. 2025.
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