SELF-REFLECTIVE Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

self-reflective

adjective

Definition of self-reflective

as in introspective

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Recent Examples of self-reflective These are Grace’s own watercolor paintings, self-reflective and complex, much like her latest EP, Heavy Hair. — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 14 Apr. 2026 Young adults in the early earbuds age used her songs as fuel for runs, laptop work, Tinder hookups, and the solitary, self-reflective mornings after. — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026 Someone with lower self-reflective awareness might quickly decide who is at fault and move on. — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 11 Mar. 2026 Key to this is learning how to be self-reflective and honest with yourself. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-reflective

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That seems to have helped inspire the introspective, memoiristic aspects of this album.

— Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2026
Simón’s new film — introspective, often visually breath-stopping, and lensed with glittering coastal beauty by cinematographer Hélène Louvart — premiered at Cannes 2025 in competition, went on to play at myriad festivals, and is only now opening in the United States from Janus Films.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 24 June 2026

Definition of introspective

Adjective

The resurgence of Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s long-running shock comedy and cultural satire is, at the very least, reflective of the actual show’s cultural footprint in the past year.

— Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 10 July 2026
These drops nourish skin with a combination of tsubaki oil, avocado seed oil, and squalane, while reflective mica delivers a subtle glow.

— Deanna Pai, Vogue, 10 July 2026

Definition of reflective

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Many are free to the public, and the celebration will continue after the festival with a five-week retrospective screening series.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026
The exhibition also included a retrospective display of eight landmark creations released over the brand’s three decades, highlighting the evolution of Roberto Coin's design language.

— Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of retrospective

Adjective

At the Signers’ Hall exhibit in Philadelphia’s National Constitution Center, the Dickinson statue is placed apart in a corner, sculpted in a contemplative pose.

— Hillel Italie, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
At the Signers' Hall exhibit in Philadelphia's National Constitution Center, the Dickinson statue is placed apart in a corner, sculpted in a contemplative pose.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026

Definition of contemplative

Adjective

John Malkovich looks pensive ahead of his guest appearance in Report on the Blind at the Royal Swedish Opera in Stockholm, Sweden on June 22.

— Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
For Waititi, the film has lots of comedic parts while retaining the pensive beauty of the original text.

— Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 18 June 2026

Definition of pensive

Adjective

February 19 – March 20 A thoughtful agreement could make a connection feel sweeter and easier to trust.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026
Henrietta was a thoughtful, interesting person, and contributor to some of the most important early works of evolutionary science.

— Leah Hudson, Popular Science, 9 July 2026

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