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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one of the twins was outgoing and talkative while the other was withdrawn and reflective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
For all the spectacle, the tensions between the pro- and faux-billionaires were sharp and reflective of real animosity.
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Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
One on a stoop and two on a corner and four motionless on a sidewalk and—down the block, the reflective vests of the volunteers in pairs walking the school patrol, to keep the kids from the K-5 safe from ICE.
—Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
San Leandro Mayor Juan Gonzalez addressed Azevedo’s sudden departure on Tuesday, saying that the former councilmember’s actions were not reflective of the city’s ethics and the council’s integrity.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
In addition to the reflective gems, the French tip design has a totally unique abstract feel that still feels classic.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
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Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
One on a stoop and two on a corner and four motionless on a sidewalk and—down the block, the reflective vests of the volunteers in pairs walking the school patrol, to keep the kids from the K-5 safe from ICE.
—Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
San Leandro Mayor Juan Gonzalez addressed Azevedo’s sudden departure on Tuesday, saying that the former councilmember’s actions were not reflective of the city’s ethics and the council’s integrity.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
In addition to the reflective gems, the French tip design has a totally unique abstract feel that still feels classic.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for reflective
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflective
Adjective
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The trend toward a more sustainable Mardi Gras has been growing for years and includes a small but growing variety of more thoughtful throws like food, soaps and sunglasses.—
TRAVIS LOLLER,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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This essay came with critical comments, too, and most of those ignored the fact that Charli has been trying to have more thoughtful conversations about pop music, consumption, and celebrity for years online.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Club sources told Gelb that the incident was indicative of a rift with the Phillies that grew after Castellanos became a platoon player.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Any prices or levels shown are either historical or purely indicative.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Not with breaking transfer news but with an umpteenth text asking what was up and, with more melancholy, why more wasn’t up and why everyone was being so frugal.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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The experience promises to be bracingly new, chaotic, and exciting, but there was inevitably a melancholy tinge to this year’s edition, which became, in effect—and affect—an eleven-day farewell.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Less inviting and contemplative than aggressive and giddy, its priority isn’t to ask the audience to step outside their own perspective and examine how their behavior may contribute to similar hostilities.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
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That is really the reason for engaging in contemplative practices.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Reflective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflective. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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