as in thoughtful
given to or marked by long, quiet thinking
I've been in a meditative mood all day
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Recent Examples of meditative
American artist James Turrell’s meditative light painting then went for $660,000 (high estimate $180,000).
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George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 10 Feb. 2025
Allure editors are so fond of Lake & Skye’s dreamy, meditative scent that many of them have taken to scenting their entire homes with it—the 11 11 reed diffuser won a 2024 Best of Beauty Award, and the candle is yet another editor favorite.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 8 Feb. 2025
The meditative, black-and-white film is described as a poetic exploration of centennial Black farmers in the American South and explores the decline of generational Black farming.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2025
Yet the film is not pensive enough to exist as a strictly meditative art house piece.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
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George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 10 Feb. 2025
Allure editors are so fond of Lake & Skye’s dreamy, meditative scent that many of them have taken to scenting their entire homes with it—the 11 11 reed diffuser won a 2024 Best of Beauty Award, and the candle is yet another editor favorite.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 8 Feb. 2025
The meditative, black-and-white film is described as a poetic exploration of centennial Black farmers in the American South and explores the decline of generational Black farming.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2025
Yet the film is not pensive enough to exist as a strictly meditative art house piece.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for meditative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meditative
Adjective
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Savvy hotelier Jayson Seidman purchased the Italianate mansion (built by architect Thomas Sully in 1883) in 2019 and, in a thoughtful overhaul, created a true city living room.—
Jenny Adams,
AFAR Media,
11 Feb. 2025
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This decision is the result of much thoughtful consideration.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Still, the movie ends on a note of melancholy self-reckoning that lingers.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Feb. 2025
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Over Martin’s delicate playing, her aching rasp resonated to the rafters, a melancholy shudder that still sounded comforting.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Pete was a gentle spirit, creative, inquisitive, and reflective.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The numbers are reflective of the historic season delivered by Barkely, who, in his first year since leaving the Giants, totaled 15 touchdowns in the regular seasons and has five more in the playoffs.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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By day, the atmosphere is contemplative and relaxing.—
Karla Cripps,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2025
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Polyhymnia Polyhymnia is the Muse of sacred poetry, hymns, and dance, often shown in a contemplative or meditative pose — though she is also associated with geometry and the sciences.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The society of the time – the Greeks, Romans, Jews – preferred to see things in an intellectual or philosophical light.—
Gordon Pennertz,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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As vaccine hesitancy spreads, as states allow for religious or philosophical vaccine exemptions, and as vaccine mandates are removed, more unvaccinated children have become susceptible.—
Dr. Eve Meltzer Krief,
New York Daily News,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In the images and short film shot by Glen Luchford and styled by Sarah Richardson, models are seen frolicking around the castle, deserted land and shore of the Welsh wilderness in a pensive mood.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
WWD,
6 Feb. 2025
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The structure of vacation itself seemed promising, what with all that pensive downtime between activities.—
Chris Colin,
AFAR Media,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Meditative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meditative. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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