self-reflective

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Recent Examples of self-reflective Parenting is about being adaptable, self-reflective, and attentive to your child's unique needs. Alex Vance, Parents, 9 Dec. 2024 In a self-reflective conversation with Billboard, Mac Ayres talks about all things Cloudy, the emotional weight of revisiting your past, and his plans for 2025. Kyle Denis, Billboard, 21 Nov. 2024 But for me, being a winner is also being able to be self-reflective, take help from others to develop yourself. James McNicholas, The Athletic, 7 Aug. 2024 Implement Memory-Free Processing For AGI To avoid creating self-reflective properties, consider memory-free task processing—erasing task data after each completion. Jason Snyder, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 The 4:30 Movie writer-director Kevin Smith is well aware that filmmakers are in a self-reflective phase, especially after the wake-up call that was the recent global pandemic. Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019 Apparently, o1 has the self-reflective capabilities to figure out how to count the letters and provide an accurate answer without user assistance. Benj Edwards, Ars Technica, 12 Sep. 2024 The purpose of art is to command your deep attention — not in a narcissistic way but in a self-reflective one. Sally Jenkins, Washington Post, 31 July 2024 Here's How to Style Them The experience: Usually offered in small communities as a self-reflective, introspective modality of healing, traditional psilocybin ceremonies in Mexico begin with a temazcal, or sweat lodge ceremony dating back to Mesoamerican civilizations. Michaela Trimble, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-reflective
Adjective
  • Released in December 2014, 2014 Forest Hills Drive marked a pivotal moment in Cole’s career, earning critical acclaim for its introspective themes and innovative production.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 2 Dec. 2024
  • November begins with an introspective new moon in Scorpio, igniting your sixth house of productivity and mindfulness.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Wedding tablescapes are arguably the most memorable part of a couple’s wedding decor, combining multiple visual elements that are reflective of the couple, their location, and their aesthetic.
    Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The president-elect's transition team did not immediately respond to a request for comment whether that was reflective of the ceasefire proposal Trump shared Sunday.
    Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Taking a retrospective look at 2024, Alev spoke extensively about three major trends taking a foothold among consumers: doom spending/revenge shopping, holiday minimalism and intentional shopping and overconsumption/de-influencing.
    Kanika Talwar, WWD, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Schrader’s casting of Gere in the role of Leonard (who goes by Leo) renders the film’s inherently retrospective premise deeply personal.
    Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • The recent rut put Locksley in a contemplative mood.
    Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
  • 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
Adjective
  • The dog that appears in the movie is a Great Dane named Bing, who weighs 151 pounds and can look pensive on cue.
    Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2024
  • The album then descends into a mix of West Coast bops and pensive soulful cuts, tapping Mustard yet again and a slew of local west coast artists that people may not have been familiar with.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 22 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Scenes from the natural world offer a meditative respite from the competitive fervor, exploring what else has meaning for Alexey: the health of the oceans.
    Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The soundless video is a meditative sweep across the stars.
    Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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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“Self-reflective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-reflective. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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