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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one of the twins was outgoing and talkative while the other was withdrawn and reflective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
But Wyatt had independently been having similar reflective conversations with his friend Li.
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Fred Topel, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2024
Again, wholly unsurprising, but not reflective of what appears to be the general sentiment not just among critics, but the majority of fans.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
The bottom line: Drivers should be aware of their blind spots (especially when turning left), pedestrians are encouraged to wear bright, reflective clothing at night, and we're all expected to stay alert and off our phones.
—Meira Gebel, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
Plus, some of these scalp serums and sprays come with extra perks, like lending hair a reflective shine or dousing it in a delightful scent.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 1 Nov. 2024
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Fred Topel, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2024
Again, wholly unsurprising, but not reflective of what appears to be the general sentiment not just among critics, but the majority of fans.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
The bottom line: Drivers should be aware of their blind spots (especially when turning left), pedestrians are encouraged to wear bright, reflective clothing at night, and we're all expected to stay alert and off our phones.
—Meira Gebel, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
Plus, some of these scalp serums and sprays come with extra perks, like lending hair a reflective shine or dousing it in a delightful scent.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 1 Nov. 2024
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Many other TikTok users commented, praising the mom for her thoughtful interaction with Graves.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Indeed, across social media on Wednesday, people were hoping — praying, even — that these ominous, panic-inducing spam messages might finally end, posting pictures of thoughtful politicians, or even excited Oprahs, to illustrate the point.David Mack, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
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The vote is indicative of Asian Americans’ rightward shift toward tougher crime policies like much of the state, analysts say.Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Each frame in the animation covers two days, and the black circle is indicative of an expanding area that sees no sunlight as winter progresses.Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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In 2020, Rateliff released a solo album, his third overall and his first since starting the Night Sweats, with a more melancholy sound that recalled his early-career work.Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 4 Nov. 2024
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Most notable within Jones’ theme is the use of vibraphone when set against his orchestra’s melancholy strings.A.D. Amorosi, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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The wild card who ultimately upends the conclave is the mysterious and contemplative Cardinal Benitez (Carlos Diehz), who arrives late to the proceedings.Marco della Cava, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
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Indeed, one marvels at how often the protesters for Palestine have been treated like the freshman reader of Lolita who, lacking the niceties of the contemplative attitude, objects to all that business with the pedophile.Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Reflective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflective. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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