as in melancholy
given to or marked by long, quiet thinking
a ruminative man, who contributed to discussions only after he had completely thought things through
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruminative
Adjective
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Still, although Lund isn’t going for any major tear-jerking moments, his movie invokes the melancholy sense of something important passing into the mists.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2025 -
Huddled at the Democrats’ annual retreat in Northern Virginia, the melancholy lawmakers remembered Grijalva not only as a fierce champion of the environment, immigrant rights and economic justice, but also as a mentor to like-minded lawmakers who viewed him as a hero and role model.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Searching for a thoughtful gift for your mother-in-law who has everything?—
Brie Schwartz,
Glamour,
19 Mar. 2025
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The thoughtful renovation opened a new chapter for a mother and her three kids.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Stock performance is not reflective of the value of an economy on an absolute level, said TradeStation’s Russell.—
John Towfighi,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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William, 42, sported the camouflage fatigues reflective of his role as Colonel-in-Chief of the Merican Regiment, an Army unit involved there, to hear about how the soldiers are securing NATO's eastern flank as part of Operation Cabrit.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Boredom is a condition of eternal or transitioning dissatisfaction that can help find a new, contemplative approach to life.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2025
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East of Gatesville, outside Waco, is a convent of contemplative Catholic nuns, the Sisters of Mary Morning Star.—
Lawrence Wright,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Rohan Goyal Double exposure This photo by Rohan Goyal, a 32-year-old with Down syndrome, captures his mother in a pensive mood laid over the image of a tall building.—
Charu Bahri,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
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On March 11, Rodgers was seen looking pensive during a beachside stroll in Malibu, Calif.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The dry down reveals earthy vetiver, juniper berries, and the meditative warmth of palo santo.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
21 Mar. 2025
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And for those keen to sharpen their botanical know-how, sign up for one of the garden’s many programs, from an introduction to ikebana to meditative botanical drawing classes.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Ruminative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruminative. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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