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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one of the twins was outgoing and talkative while the other was withdrawn and reflective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
That final point is reflective of an arguably European mindset and was informed by Schwarzman’s time in the cutthroat culture of Lehman Brothers.
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 17 June 2025
The candid reflection is reflective of how far he’s come as a designer: from fan to a culturally adept creative.
—Essence, 16 June 2025
However, the walking data was only captured over one week, which might not be reflective of people’s patterns over a month or year, Pocovi said.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
These investments are reflective of an entire ecosystem which doesn't just entail pole-in-the-ground and attaching wires to the pole and equipment to that.
—ArsTechnica, 12 June 2025
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 17 June 2025
The candid reflection is reflective of how far he’s come as a designer: from fan to a culturally adept creative.
—Essence, 16 June 2025
However, the walking data was only captured over one week, which might not be reflective of people’s patterns over a month or year, Pocovi said.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
These investments are reflective of an entire ecosystem which doesn't just entail pole-in-the-ground and attaching wires to the pole and equipment to that.
—ArsTechnica, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflective
Adjective
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The dress even has thoughtful front pockets for stashing goods on the go.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 July 2025
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Director Hyuk Jae-kwon creates a seductively eerie mood with thoughtful visual effects and discordant background noises.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Kelly Pedersen, partner and global retail leader at PwC, said the fact that 40 percent of parents will cut their spending on apparel and shoes is indicative of consumer sentiment at large.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
24 June 2025
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The narrow-body plane, typically flown on shorter U.S. domestic routes, is indicative of the airline’s broader strategy of finding cost-efficient ways to connect cities across the Atlantic that have less passenger demand.—
Chris Dong,
AFAR Media,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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In this evocative, melancholy tale, an Italian champion racer is tasked with driving a car from Italy into Russia.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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The commercial, as many may recall, features a montage of animal clips set to the melancholy ballad.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Yet Gomez has largely urged his flock to lead contemplative lives in the name of Jesus, Mary and the Saints, which pales to the witness practiced not just by Francis but by many in the L.A. Archdiocese itself.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
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His contemplative, emotionally nuanced storytelling has established him as a significant voice in contemporary Japanese cinema.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
2 May 2025
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“Reflective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflective. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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