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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one of the twins was outgoing and talkative while the other was withdrawn and reflective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
According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, snow cover is reflective nature, as fresh snow reflects 80-90% of sunlight— this contrasts sharply with darker surfaces like soil or water, which absorb more sunlight and heat.
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Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
Songs of a Lost World is reflective of a great band’s undeniable evolution and true artistry.
—Liza Lentini, SPIN, 24 Dec. 2024
Maisy Stella, best known for playing Connie Britton’s younger daughter in Nashville, has a breakout performance as Elliot displays Gen Z’s most admirable qualities — curious, free-spirited, and reflective — something that’s often missing in today’s cultural conversation.
—Photo: Courtesy Of Mgm., refinery29.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Allow all work-study students to gain academic credit for their work study position by connecting their job to an academic reflective assignment reviewed by their manager and academic advisor.
—Brandon Busteed, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
Songs of a Lost World is reflective of a great band’s undeniable evolution and true artistry.
—Liza Lentini, SPIN, 24 Dec. 2024
Maisy Stella, best known for playing Connie Britton’s younger daughter in Nashville, has a breakout performance as Elliot displays Gen Z’s most admirable qualities — curious, free-spirited, and reflective — something that’s often missing in today’s cultural conversation.
—Photo: Courtesy Of Mgm., refinery29.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Allow all work-study students to gain academic credit for their work study position by connecting their job to an academic reflective assignment reviewed by their manager and academic advisor.
—Brandon Busteed, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Employers consistently emphasize the value of hiring individuals with a broad knowledge base who can collaborate to solve problems, engage in thoughtful debate, communicate clearly, and think critically—skills that liberal-arts programs rigorously cultivate.Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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And having more thoughtful conversations doesn’t preclude the need sometimes to confront those who are needlessly cruel or organizations that benefit from such exploitation.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 18 Jan. 2025
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One of the common culprits behind puffiness (as distinct from facial swelling, which can be indicative of more serious issues), is dehydration or water retention, which explains why an evening of alcohol can impact how your face looks the next morning.Hannah Coates, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
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The pieces were indicative of the people living in the area at the time, with the elements carefully carved into scrapers, axes and dagger blades, according to the release.Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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The Heat’s 36-point loss to the NBA’s fifth-worst team over the weekend marked their third-largest home defeat in the last two decades and kept them hovering around .500 as a melancholy cloud hangs over the franchise’s head.James Jackson, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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The melancholy song reaches a new high on both the Billboard Global 200 and the Billboard Global Excl.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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The French fashion house reunited with Sarah Jones, known for her contemplative large-scale color photographs of subjects such as empty therapists’ couches.Joelle Diderich, WWD, 2 Jan. 2025
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It’s been a mainstay on every bike ride, long walk, and contemplative moment of mine this year.Vogue, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Reflective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflective. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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