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
The film is quite handsome, full of woodsy earth tones and dark clothing, without any bright colors to get in the way of the meditative gloom.
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 May 2025
There is a meditative stillness to Songs of the Bulbul, a quality that invites reflection.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
The repetitive motion of brushstrokes, the unpredictability of pigment spreading in water, and the visual appeal of translucent layers all contribute to a meditative experience.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 14 May 2025
Andrea’s involvement with Mike ultimately acts as a marker for his respective self-improvement, though his destructive behaviors force him to balance street-sleeping with meditative tapes and sobriety.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 May 2025
There is a meditative stillness to Songs of the Bulbul, a quality that invites reflection.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
The repetitive motion of brushstrokes, the unpredictability of pigment spreading in water, and the visual appeal of translucent layers all contribute to a meditative experience.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 14 May 2025
Andrea’s involvement with Mike ultimately acts as a marker for his respective self-improvement, though his destructive behaviors force him to balance street-sleeping with meditative tapes and sobriety.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meditative
Adjective
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The Feels is the brainchild of Allie Hoffman, who came up with the idea for a more thoughtful IRL dating event while pursuing her master’s degree from the Spirituality Mind Body Institute at Teachers College, Columbia University.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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These practices can generate thoughtful and detailed commentary.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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Feisty, single, and prone to melancholy, Agathe works in Paris’ legendary Shakespeare and Company bookstore.—
Peter Rainer,
Christian Science Monitor,
21 May 2025
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Part of this is undoubtedly the work of director Dean Fleischer Camp, who is best known for directing the equally charming and melancholy Marcel the Shell With Shoes On.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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The actress goes on to stay that specific moment is reflective of why their relationship flourishes.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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These many watering holes are reflective of the Lone Star state's varied geographic regions, from bald cypress swamps to mountainous desert lakes.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Some are more humorous observations of people and situations, while others are more contemplative.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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Outside the Casa Sanlorenzo, a contemplative Venetian Garden offers space for contemplation.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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The Case for Self-Custody Atkins' remarks reflect a growing recognition that self-custody isn’t just a technical preference, but a philosophical choice.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Today, they’re considered all-time greats, geniuses of melody and tension and originators of the diffident, philosophical mode that came to dominate American guitar rock in the new century.—
Armin Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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Anderson proves worthy of some knockout emotional moments, Jamie Lee Curtis shines as a feisty cocktail waitress, and Dave Bautista steals scenes as the show's pensive stage manager.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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For a few seconds, save for a piano playing a few pensive notes, there was silence.—
Edwin Goei,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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“Meditative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meditative. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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