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one of the twins was outgoing and talkative while the other was withdrawn and reflective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
Oddly enough, as Anderson has become wiser and more reflective, his pictures have become downright meme-worthy in their fastidiousness and precision.
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 18 May 2025
The move is reflective of John Wayne Airport’s commitment to change and innovation, the JSX spokesperson said.
—Destiny Torres, Oc Register, 16 May 2025
Their bright color and freshness are reflective of the season when all feels warm, sunny, and full of promise.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Our testers only saw the price after testing to determine whether the price was reflective of the potting bench’s value and features.
—Megan Newton, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2025
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 18 May 2025
The move is reflective of John Wayne Airport’s commitment to change and innovation, the JSX spokesperson said.
—Destiny Torres, Oc Register, 16 May 2025
Their bright color and freshness are reflective of the season when all feels warm, sunny, and full of promise.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Our testers only saw the price after testing to determine whether the price was reflective of the potting bench’s value and features.
—Megan Newton, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for reflective
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflective
Adjective
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Tesfaye’s bold and electric presence onstage and onscreen is an intriguing counterpoint to the thoughtful and soft-spoken man who sits for a chat about his movie.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Practice, Practice, Practice One of the ways that the greats prepare themselves for the biggest moments is through thoughtful preparation.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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The disappearance of the streetscape, put in place following the George Floyd protests in 2020, is indicative of what’s happened in Trump 2.0 — an all-out war on diversity, equity and inclusion programs, in the government and outside of it.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
18 May 2025
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If New York’s Game 6 performance was indicative of what’s to come, the team may not be done playing for a while.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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At this point, armed with insights about labor, the commodity, and the money-form, the reader may be shedding any melancholy incomprehension—but can’t yet have arrived at angry lucidity.—
Benjamin Kunkel,
Harpers Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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The lyrical content of Vernon’s records have long been marked with a tinge of turmoil, and his tendency towards heavy introspection has, at times, cornered him into a trope of a melancholy, lovesick songwriter.—
Leah Lu,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In Cannes’ main competition, the film promises Laxe’s signature contemplative style and visually immersive landscapes.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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Taking the red pill means accepting that your entrepreneurial ambitions aren't just contemplative thoughts but legitimate callings worth pursuing.—
Isabelita Castilho,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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“Reflective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflective. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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