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one of the twins was outgoing and talkative while the other was withdrawn and reflective
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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
But creator Chris Van Dusen, showrunner Jess Brownell, and their Shondaland team have consistently found ways to make their show’s anachronistic Regency setting more reflective of the world contemporary fans live in.
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Judy Berman, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
These restaurants create special prix fixe menus, often reflective of their signature dishes.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 29 Jan. 2026
But, until recently, hotels and the dining scene—especially après—were not reflective of the resort’s alpine majesty.
—Amy Tara Koch, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026
This is reflective of the products’ meteoric rise in popularity, as the Centers for Disease Control reports that sales increased from 126 million pouches in August 2019 to 808 million in March 2022.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 28 Jan. 2026
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Judy Berman, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
These restaurants create special prix fixe menus, often reflective of their signature dishes.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 29 Jan. 2026
But, until recently, hotels and the dining scene—especially après—were not reflective of the resort’s alpine majesty.
—Amy Tara Koch, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026
This is reflective of the products’ meteoric rise in popularity, as the Centers for Disease Control reports that sales increased from 126 million pouches in August 2019 to 808 million in March 2022.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflective
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Open since 2023, the hotel is a thoughtful restoration of the once-chic but long dormant Union Club, the former gathering place for industrialists and politicians.—
John Bowe,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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Nights call for dinner at Beefbar, where prime cuts and thoughtful vegetarian dishes anchor the menu.—
Molly Barstein,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Past performance is not indicative of future results.—
Heather L. Locus,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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And the real differentiation doesn’t always come from whether the grifter fails or succeeds in their mission; the nature of the grifter’s success or failure can be just as indicative.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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All the while, the river shimmers in the sun, blue then green, then melancholy and moody as cloud shadows sweep overhead.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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This is an example of Anderson as a unique artist who uses whimsy, melancholy, innovative storytelling and a great deal of historical research, all on display in this visually rich gem.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Jan. 2026
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Duncan Simmons is a very taciturn, contemplative 16-year-old who's been through a lot.—
Ross Guidotti,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Weisz gives two of her best performances — aggressive and sinister here, meek and contemplative there — to craft a diabolical portrait of primal codependency.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Reflective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflective. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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