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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one of the twins was outgoing and talkative while the other was withdrawn and reflective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
Stock performance is not reflective of the value of an economy on an absolute level, said TradeStation’s Russell.
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John Towfighi, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
Revisiting the songs that served as the foundation for his career has Legend feeling particularly reflective.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025
The footage also showed the shooter wearing distinctive clothing — a black long sleeve shirt, pants and shoes with a reflective white stripe — clothing the defendant was seen wearing in the months leading up to the shooting and when he was arrested, Rabenda said.
—Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
That’s reflective of the brand’s popularity spike since last year, which was spearheaded by younger shoppers in particular.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025
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John Towfighi, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
Revisiting the songs that served as the foundation for his career has Legend feeling particularly reflective.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025
The footage also showed the shooter wearing distinctive clothing — a black long sleeve shirt, pants and shoes with a reflective white stripe — clothing the defendant was seen wearing in the months leading up to the shooting and when he was arrested, Rabenda said.
—Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
That’s reflective of the brand’s popularity spike since last year, which was spearheaded by younger shoppers in particular.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflective
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No new technology can replace what a thoughtful culture audit can reveal.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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These quotes are all from the thoughtful, candid, curious mommy makeover patients that Allure recently spoke to for our story 17 People Get Real About their Mommy Makeovers.—
Meirav Devash,
Allure,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Economic challenges notwithstanding, this is indicative of the desire of Americans to safely and responsibly keep and bear arms.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Apr. 2025
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While Teresa’s troubled past with the law doesn’t necessarily impact her current debt, and a tax lien is not indicative of a criminal fraud case, time will tell if that is something authorities suspect.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This week, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco share a vulnerable highlight from their new collaborative album, Jessica Simpson makes a triumphant return to music with a country pop power ballad, and Japanese Breakfast delivers an appropriately melancholy track from her new LP.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
21 Mar. 2025
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Blanchett is apologetic and melancholy as Cate, and wonderfully snotty as Shelly, critiquing the privilege and luxury that the actress knows that famous people like her take for granted.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
15 Mar. 2025
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Containing none of the harshness its title might indicate, the track is laden with bongos, strings and bird calls, altogether falling squarely into the deep, vibey and contemplative realm where so much Booka Shade music has existed for more than 20 years now.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
21 Mar. 2025
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Boredom is a condition of eternal or transitioning dissatisfaction that can help find a new, contemplative approach to life.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Reflective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflective. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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