as in contemplative
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Recent Examples of introspective
Catapulted into overnight fame by their massively successful debut album, San Francisco indie rock band
Counting Crows and their introspective frontman Adam Duritz were suddenly the biggest
rockstars in the world, defiantly facing whatever came next.
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Katcy Stephan, Variety, 16 Apr. 2025
Recently, the mood in higher ed has shifted from introspective to panicked.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
Considering those skills, combined with other traits associated with the personality type, like being introspective and enjoying time alone, there are some jobs that might suit introverts better than others.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
Justin Bieber is feeling introspective.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2025
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Katcy Stephan, Variety, 16 Apr. 2025
Recently, the mood in higher ed has shifted from introspective to panicked.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
Considering those skills, combined with other traits associated with the personality type, like being introspective and enjoying time alone, there are some jobs that might suit introverts better than others.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
Justin Bieber is feeling introspective.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introspective
Adjective
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There is always going to be that fallout of this nice, contemplative mode into something that has a political interest or a moral interest or a personal one.—
Arielle Angel,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2025
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And LucasFilm certainly deserves credit for trusting Gilroy and giving him ample funding even if his contemplative show didn't reach the ratings highs of The Mandalorian.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Driven by a longing to find her mother (Emily Watson), who fled the family years earlier, the pensive, ever-watchful girl runs away.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2025
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Her drawing of the Earth humanized the globe with a pair of pensive eyes.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Both agree that their days have to start with meditative prayer.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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Frankly, its drip-style brewing is almost meditative.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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As the retrospective nears, Jean reflects on her body of work: equally raw, visceral performances that chart the fault lines of her life, culminating in Photo Booth – her most intimate piece yet, rooted in childhood trauma and her estranged, alcoholic mother, Eileen.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
1 May 2025
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These initiatives have the potential to change agency incentives to improve retrospective evaluation, but to be successful, they must be implemented with that goal in mind.—
Susan E. Dudley,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Game actress shared a reflective message about her daughter’s growth leading up to Cairo’s birthday.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
7 May 2025
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Our testers only saw the price after testing to determine whether the price was reflective of the potting bench’s value and features.—
Megan Newton,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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At times self-reflective and at times defiant, Peterson’s declaration after two decades in prison — most of those on Death Row — offers his most detailed version of a story that continues to capture international attention.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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This update comes weeks after Bieber had been sharing self-reflective statements on social media.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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For all its thoughtful flourishes, a meal at Kabawa feels easygoing and joyous.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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The experience reflects the same thoughtful curation found throughout one of Waikiki’s most exclusive boutique hotels, where nine residential-style suites, each an entire floor with private elevator access, redefine oceanfront luxury.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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However, Penn, who is currently working on an untitled project about the late journalist Jamal Khashoggi, is philosophical about the harsh reality of potential consequences.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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The unmistakable calamity of costly errors both physical and philosophical have left the Kings with an inexcusable end to their season.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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“Introspective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introspective. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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