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
  • Through introspective verses and melodic hooks, Rod continues to deliver bluesy, soul-baring hip-hop ballads.
    Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Drummer Neil Peart, who passed away in 2020, propelled the Canadian prog-rock trio Rush to stardom and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame behind his almost super-human percussion skills and introspective, topical lyrics.
    William Roberson, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • For years, experts have noted that these measurements are not standardized, can vary by day and time, and are not reflective of a person's overall fluoride exposure.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Charly's playful knack for finding the best lounging spots is reflective of the breed's charming characteristics.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The modern picture of Baldwin is dominated by the retrospective veneration slant.
    Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 28 Dec. 2024
  • To celebrate this notable anniversary, Shanghai Tang debuted an intimate retrospective exhibition at the local creative hub PMQ during November’s Hong Kong Fashion Fest.
    Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • 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
  • It’s been a mainstay on every bike ride, long walk, and contemplative moment of mine this year.
    Vogue, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The songs are muscular and syncretic as ever, but the normally peevish rapper doesn’t maintain his trolling energy for the full record, settling into a questioning and pensive pace.
    Stephen Kearse, TIME, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The main villain of the piece, Simba’s dreadful uncle Scar, is a superior bad guy, pensive and brooding rather than angry or shill.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Paying attention to your breathing, the rhythm of your steps, or the sounds around you can transform a simple walk into a meditative experience that clears your mind and centers your thoughts.
    Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Gabriel’s efforts to determine why he’s been recruited – and untangle his past – move the story beyond James Bond tropes into more surprising and meditative territory.
    Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • But the small, thoughtful details were just as eye-catching.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
  • However, the thoughtful gesture quickly turned upside down.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025

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