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one of the twins was outgoing and talkative while the other was withdrawn and reflective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
Pure silicon looks reflective and silver, like a seventies disco ball.
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Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
There is fine art in the lobby, including a reflective stack of blocks that also serves as seating for presentations, and a bronze stairway.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Wabi-sabi design helps create a home that feels authentic, relaxed, and reflective of your real life.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
Sound deterrents are most effective when used in combination with visual deterrents such as plastic owl decoys or reflective items such as tape, old CDs, or streamers.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
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Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
There is fine art in the lobby, including a reflective stack of blocks that also serves as seating for presentations, and a bronze stairway.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Wabi-sabi design helps create a home that feels authentic, relaxed, and reflective of your real life.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
Sound deterrents are most effective when used in combination with visual deterrents such as plastic owl decoys or reflective items such as tape, old CDs, or streamers.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflective
Adjective
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One thoughtful adjustment keeps things on track.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Friends and colleagues close to King said they were saddened by his death, but remembered him as a hard-working and demanding judge who was also thoughtful and fair.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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Each instance brought chest bumps and high fives from the Newcastle defenders, indicative of a team that prides itself on overpowering opponents.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Past performance is not indicative of future results.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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The Chicago composer has achieved viral success with her melancholy instrumental music, but her return to traditional singer-songwriter fare yields mixed results.—
Linnie Greene,
Pitchfork,
29 Apr. 2026
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The specific kind of melancholy that only exists between Halloween and the first real snow.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The partnership will be unveiled at the Chiostro del Cappuccio location with an immersive scenography conceived as a contemplative environment.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Mindfulness and contemplative solitude can strengthen your ability to regulate emotions and recover from stress.—
Keith M. Bellizzi,
The Conversation,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Reflective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflective. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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