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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.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-reflective
Adjective
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On her birthday on April 28, the actress reflected on the life she's built over her 45 years in an introspective post on Instagram.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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For a brief moment this weekend, the president appeared introspective.—
Matt Viser,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The youngins also want a yacht that is design-forward and reflective of their taste.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
2 May 2026
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The move feels reflective of the state of things.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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The festival will also feature Bi Gan Blues from April 29 to May 3 — a retrospective program comprising six of his works.—
Rino Lu,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Amid archival research for the songwriter’s 2010 career retrospective box set, On the Rural Route 7609, it was revealed that the two American kids raised in the heartland are an interracial couple.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The partnership will be unveiled at the Chiostro del Cappuccio location with an immersive scenography conceived as a contemplative environment.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Mindfulness and contemplative solitude can strengthen your ability to regulate emotions and recover from stress.—
Keith M. Bellizzi,
The Conversation,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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His 2025 tape, WOMB, embodied this through his pensive grumbles over wispy vocal chops; each bar that cut through the fog was steeped in sober gravitas.—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
27 Apr. 2026
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The subject is pensive, expressionless and looking away from the camera.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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These zero gravity chairs can make relaxing outside feel meditative.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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The design, architecture and landscaping are soothing and meditative, with a yoga platform set above a tactile stone path zig-zagging through grasses and scented plants.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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One thoughtful adjustment keeps things on track.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Friends and colleagues close to King said they were saddened by his death, but remembered him as a hard-working and demanding judge who was also thoughtful and fair.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
3 May 2026
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“Self-reflective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-reflective. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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