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one of the twins was outgoing and talkative while the other was withdrawn and reflective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 ride is designed in the look of animator turned theme park artist Mary Blair, reflective of her color clashes and childlike whimsy.
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Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Harry, Meghan, and their kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, no longer use the royal family’s traditional Mountbatten-Windsor surname and instead are using the Sussex surname, reflective of their titles as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
Her portrayals – reflective of real people – will live on in television history for their honesty, wit and charm.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Both will be surrounded by streaks of bright, reflective material that were cast out during the violent asteroid impacts that formed the craters.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026
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Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Harry, Meghan, and their kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, no longer use the royal family’s traditional Mountbatten-Windsor surname and instead are using the Sussex surname, reflective of their titles as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
Her portrayals – reflective of real people – will live on in television history for their honesty, wit and charm.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Both will be surrounded by streaks of bright, reflective material that were cast out during the violent asteroid impacts that formed the craters.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for reflective
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflective
Adjective
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To be reasonable, in Rawls’s sense, is to accept that one’s deepest convictions may fail to command assent from others who are no less sincere or thoughtful, and then to propose terms of political coöperation that others can appreciate.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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This transit favors awareness and thoughtful pacing.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Any prices or levels shown are either historical or purely indicative.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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The crowd, estimated by a Cal official at about 6,000, was at least three times what the event drew a year ago, indicative of the momentum the program has developed since Lupoi returned to his alma mater in December.—
Jeff Faraudo,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The rest of us should ask ourselves why the melancholy Dane is rearing his head again.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2026
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Hein’s memories turn out to be underscored not only by longing and melancholy, but an instinct of self-preservation.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Privacy may struggle within a buzzing neighborhood as the Sun in your contemplative 12th house pokes indulgent Jupiter in your 3rd House of Messages.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Golden Pavilion at Kinkaku-ji and the views from Kiyomizudera are the city’s big stars, but the statuary hall at Sanjusangendo is a contemplative escape.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Reflective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflective. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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