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one of the twins was outgoing and talkative while the other was withdrawn and reflective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
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model Hilary Duff delivered disco-era glamour in a shimmering silver sleeveless gown dripping in reflective sequins.
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Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
This parallel has a reflective prism-like effect when held up to the light and is a more limited card that runs parallel to the base set.
—Tyler Holzhammer, New York Times, 26 May 2026
The beam is projected from a stationary array near the travelers’ home planet and directed toward a thin reflective sail attached to the ship.
—Kai James, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
Its vibrant 11-inch Liquid Retina screen utilizes True Tone and anti-reflective glass for a premium viewing experience.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
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Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
This parallel has a reflective prism-like effect when held up to the light and is a more limited card that runs parallel to the base set.
—Tyler Holzhammer, New York Times, 26 May 2026
The beam is projected from a stationary array near the travelers’ home planet and directed toward a thin reflective sail attached to the ship.
—Kai James, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
Its vibrant 11-inch Liquid Retina screen utilizes True Tone and anti-reflective glass for a premium viewing experience.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflective
Adjective
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There was an eight-pillow menu to choose from, which was a thoughtful touch.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The in-room bar offered a thoughtful curation of Turkish snacks and treats, such as potato chips made from tubers grown in the surrounding Nevşehir region and a chocolate bar handmade by an Istanbul chocolatier.—
Anya von Bremzen,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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One person alone isn’t indicative of UCLA’s wins or losses, Inouye-Perez says.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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According to Fontaine, the experiment demonstrated that sterile soil supports a flow of electrons indicative of processes that resemble the oxygen-dependent metabolism of the Krebs cycle.—
Siddhant Pusdekar,
Quanta Magazine,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Early Years Eichenberg recounted his childhood with some melancholy.—
Jessica George,
JSTOR Daily,
27 May 2026
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But most memorably, the Bellucci plays a lonely, melancholy artist living on the farm whose role holds the key to the movie’s (however narrow) emotional strengths.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond and Heaven Hill 7-Year show how far a simple 78/10/12 mash bill can go, from a workhorse mixer to a contemplative sipper.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Meditation on the River For the watchmaking executive, there’s a profoundly contemplative aspect to fly fishing, amounting to his own form of mindfulness in waders.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
23 May 2026
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“Reflective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflective. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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