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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one of the twins was outgoing and talkative while the other was withdrawn and reflective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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The reflective silver adds an electric pop to your look, catching the light and giving your eyes a futuristic, head-turning shimmer.
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Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
The glow-in-the-dark accents are carried forward to the Phone 2A Plus Community Edition’s new packaging, which was reinterpreted by Ian Henry Simmonds with reflective elements and a macro crop of the phone itself.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 30 Oct. 2024
The gown’s reflective bodice and flowing skirt presented a balance of structure and fluidity.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
Leaders should use cohort interactions to engage in reflective dialogue and share their experiences, successes and challenges with peers.
—Sam Rockwell, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
The glow-in-the-dark accents are carried forward to the Phone 2A Plus Community Edition’s new packaging, which was reinterpreted by Ian Henry Simmonds with reflective elements and a macro crop of the phone itself.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 30 Oct. 2024
The gown’s reflective bodice and flowing skirt presented a balance of structure and fluidity.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
Leaders should use cohort interactions to engage in reflective dialogue and share their experiences, successes and challenges with peers.
—Sam Rockwell, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflective
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Harkening back to our first section, a pleasant candle or small flower arrangement by the sink is a sure sign of a thoughtful host.Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
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Allow them the space to breathe and process these insights, build relationships, internalize the culture, and make thoughtful decisions.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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That’s not a knock on Knight, but rather, is indicative of the lack of attention paid to numerous midcarders on the blue brand.Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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But his last two starts were indicative of deeper issues.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 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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Only three episodes in, and Joe’s home-life pattern is already getting a bit redundant — pull up to the driveway with a melancholy mix of weariness and relief, get triggered into perceiving a phantom threat, draw a gun and almost shoot a family member.Andy Andersen, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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This contemplative film paints a picture of a city paralyzed by a deep economic crisis, a faltering revolution, and a looming doomsday.Leo Barraclough, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
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My approach to the situation is certainly not one of contemplative passivity.Alexei Navalny, The New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Reflective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflective. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024.
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