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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one of the twins was outgoing and talkative while the other was withdrawn and reflective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
When interacting with chatbots or AI tools, choose ones that encourage reflective thinking and self-compassion.
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Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
For instance, the metal casings and interior architecture of battery packs introduce many reflective surfaces for wireless signals.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Dec. 2024
At Hinckley’s compound on the outskirts of Lagos, workers dismantle phones, computers, and TVs in a clean and well-lit warehouse, wearing reflective vests and protective gloves.
—Vince Beiser, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
Heap’s team picked ten favorites, which are reflective of the entire list, to share with us.
—Olatunji Osho-Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Nov. 2024
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Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
For instance, the metal casings and interior architecture of battery packs introduce many reflective surfaces for wireless signals.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Dec. 2024
At Hinckley’s compound on the outskirts of Lagos, workers dismantle phones, computers, and TVs in a clean and well-lit warehouse, wearing reflective vests and protective gloves.
—Vince Beiser, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
Heap’s team picked ten favorites, which are reflective of the entire list, to share with us.
—Olatunji Osho-Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Nov. 2024
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Whether for a grand occasion like a wedding or a simpler celebration like a kid’s birthday party, there’s no denying the joy that comes with a thoughtful piece of paper that’s been stuffed into an envelope, stamped, and sent on its merry, snail-mail way.Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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Startups have to be thoughtful about access to public transit while also catering to people who drive.Salvador Rodriguez, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
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Geographical proximity isn’t necessarily indicative of anything.Sam Blum, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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This sample is not indicative of iVerify’s entire device population and belonged to journalists, government officials and corporate executives.Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Their relationship deepens over the course of the film, culminating in a final scene that ends their story with a melancholy ambivalence.Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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The melancholy video captures intimate moments where Payne and Cassidy are traveling the world, hugging, building Lego sets and, in the final image, sharing a kiss and a laugh.Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024
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The recent rut put Locksley in a contemplative mood.Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
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Kali Malone, a composer who reinvents the pipe organ into contemporary contexts, invites listeners into a realm of contemplative beauty, reimagining traditional sacred music with a modern paint brush.SPIN Team, SPIN, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Reflective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflective. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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