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one of the twins was outgoing and talkative while the other was withdrawn and reflective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
The opening ceremony was full of pomp and circumstance, with reflective speeches and a slate of presidents, actors and celebrities in attendance.
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Christopher Cann, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
That type of compensation is not reflective of NIL, which is intended to resemble an endorsement deal.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
This finding could be reflective of students who lose weight freshman year due to restrictive eating disorders.
—Mallary Tenore Tarpley, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
At the other, more modern end of the spectrum, the beach club on Benetti’s Luminosity evokes an art gallery with sculptural lights and an ultra-reflective, stainless-steel swimming pool.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
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Christopher Cann, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
That type of compensation is not reflective of NIL, which is intended to resemble an endorsement deal.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
This finding could be reflective of students who lose weight freshman year due to restrictive eating disorders.
—Mallary Tenore Tarpley, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
At the other, more modern end of the spectrum, the beach club on Benetti’s Luminosity evokes an art gallery with sculptural lights and an ultra-reflective, stainless-steel swimming pool.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflective
Adjective
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Told from the point of view of Ruffalo's lawman and the everyman (Tom Pelphry) who is surprisingly leading the robberies, the drama is seriously dark but also thoughtful and addictive.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The goal isn’t wholesale replacement of traditional investments but rather thoughtful inclusion to improve long-term outcomes.—
Rick Unser,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Staying ahead of the chains Charlotte’s first play from scrimmage was indicative of its offensive performance against Appalachian State, with James Madison transfer Jesse Ramil committing a false start in his first snap with the program.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Sep. 2025
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Droney found there was no collusion, saying league officials presenting economic information to owners is not indicative of collusion.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Brian Dunne’s terrific new album Clams Casino possesses that same kind of teleportation magic, albeit with less nostalgia and more melancholy.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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If the themes sound melancholy, Jackman ensures the execution is never dour.—
Leila Latif,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
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Indeed, Devonté Hynes, on his fifth studio LP as Blood Orange, manages to make life’s contemplative moments seem urgent, celestial, and rehabilitative.—
Will Dukes,
Rolling Stone,
2 Sep. 2025
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This is where a contemplative approach to leadership is most valuable.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Reflective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflective. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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