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Recent Examples of self-reflective
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.
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
Key to this is learning how to be self-reflective and honest with yourself.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 5 Mar. 2026
Sentimental Value, a film about a self-reflective director dealing with his two daughters, also played very well.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
The self-reflective tone marks a thematic shift for a band whose debut radiated a cool irony, pulling emotional punches in favor of observations centered around mid-20s delusion.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
Beckham’s ability in the fifth decade of her life to be honest and self-reflective is compelling.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
Yet through Bob, Anderson finds his way into this story in a way that feels self-reflective and in conversation with a whole generation of coulda been revolutionaries.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Each of the seven tracks stands on its own merit as a self-reflective tale of vulnerability and longing.
—Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2025
Not only does the AI need to do this in terms of what the user is saying, but the AI needs to be self-reflective as well.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
Key to this is learning how to be self-reflective and honest with yourself.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 5 Mar. 2026
Sentimental Value, a film about a self-reflective director dealing with his two daughters, also played very well.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
The self-reflective tone marks a thematic shift for a band whose debut radiated a cool irony, pulling emotional punches in favor of observations centered around mid-20s delusion.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
Beckham’s ability in the fifth decade of her life to be honest and self-reflective is compelling.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
Yet through Bob, Anderson finds his way into this story in a way that feels self-reflective and in conversation with a whole generation of coulda been revolutionaries.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Each of the seven tracks stands on its own merit as a self-reflective tale of vulnerability and longing.
—Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2025
Not only does the AI need to do this in terms of what the user is saying, but the AI needs to be self-reflective as well.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-reflective
Adjective
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The material feels like a good fit for dark pop queen Eilish, known for her soulful and introspective lyrics and songs.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
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The film follows Shizuku, an introspective teenager whose encounter with a mysterious cat leads her to an unexpected artistic awakening.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Beyond the visuals, Tan’s actual caption struck a reflective tone that stood out from the usual social media fare.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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There are plenty of star actors who would rather enter the seventh circle of hell than do what Radcliffe is doing here with boundless enthusiasm and reflective of his career-long determination to challenge himself.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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On Friday, April 17, the festival will present a retrospective screening of Schnabel’s Academy Award nominated film Before Night Falls.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Hong Kong International Film Festival will mark its 50th anniversary with a retrospective program celebrating Chinese-language cinema, featuring masterclasses and seminars from some of the region’s most influential filmmakers.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Along much of the coastline, the water is shallow, the waves are strong, and the water is on the colder side (even in August), making its beaches better for surfing (or contemplative gazing) than swimming.—
Austin Bush,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2026
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Naples inspires poetic reflection, and Rosi’s contemplative style inspires us to think beyond the frame and the immediate subject matter.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Closure finally feels possible as Luna in your pensive 12th house cooperates with tender Chiron in your 8th House of Delicate Topics.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
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The pensive sophistication and opalescent style with which the film unparcels its ideas might not please arthouse crowds wanting broader emotional gestures, but Dulude-De Celles may be a festival-circuit major in the making.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The room fills with the sound of meditative thuds against caribou skin drums and the haunting, throaty vocals of several Tasiilaq men and women.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Parents can model slow, even, meditative breathing for times of intense emotion.—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Morning conversations favor clear requests and thoughtful answers.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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During a recent trip to Tokyo, my husband and I—both new to the city—checked into a room with a comfortable wall-to-wall couch, a king-size bed with city views, and thoughtful details like a lovely tea set and a deep soaking tub.—
Lois Alter Mark,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Self-reflective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-reflective. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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