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one of the twins was outgoing and talkative while the other was withdrawn and reflective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
Play could turn reflective as the moody Moon unites with idealistic Neptune in your 5th House of Creativity and Romance, blending imagination with tender feelings.
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Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
Glass block, reflective surfaces, and matchy sets are '80s trends that are easy to overdo, designers say.
—Lacey Ramburger, The Spruce, 19 Feb. 2026
Newly refurbished three- to six-bedroom villas, set above reflective ponds and black infinity pools, have personal hosts and private chefs.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 19 Feb. 2026
In the film, solar panels happen to serve as a substitute reflective surface.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
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Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
Glass block, reflective surfaces, and matchy sets are '80s trends that are easy to overdo, designers say.
—Lacey Ramburger, The Spruce, 19 Feb. 2026
Newly refurbished three- to six-bedroom villas, set above reflective ponds and black infinity pools, have personal hosts and private chefs.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 19 Feb. 2026
In the film, solar panels happen to serve as a substitute reflective surface.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for reflective
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflective
Adjective
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Rooms can accommodate families with connecting layouts, and a thoughtful program for Little Stars includes boba tea-making classes, Hakka umbrella-painting workshops, and various Taiwanese cooking classes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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The most elaborate of these suites spanned the top floors of houses and were filled with thoughtful decorations and toys.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
22 Feb. 2026
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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
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But Fennell is too fixated on the surface dazzle to undercut the mood with deeper melancholy or conflicted sexuality.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
19 Feb. 2026
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Turner plays the middle brother with intriguing melancholy and an almost alien detachment, which works within the world this film creates, but not necessarily for a main character.—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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With intentionality, planning, and creativity, there are possibilities for soft, joyful, and contemplative moments that also allow for learning.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
20 Feb. 2026
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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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“Reflective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflective. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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