as in contemplative
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Recent Examples of introspective
The exhibition’s title may be viewed as an invitation to embark on an introspective journey toward spiritual enlightenment.
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Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, ARTnews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
But save for a handful of true reimaginings—Tim Burton’s introspective take on Dumbo in 2019, or Niki Caro’s martial-arts-heavy Mulan from 2020, which went underseen largely because of COVID-19 restrictions—the bulk of these endeavors have been copy-and-paste jobs.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2025
The excellent debut project is a stark departure from the punk sounds of his past and instead taps into introspective, psychedelic rock in both English and Spanish.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025
That has had the locker room turning introspective.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2025
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Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, ARTnews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
But save for a handful of true reimaginings—Tim Burton’s introspective take on Dumbo in 2019, or Niki Caro’s martial-arts-heavy Mulan from 2020, which went underseen largely because of COVID-19 restrictions—the bulk of these endeavors have been copy-and-paste jobs.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2025
The excellent debut project is a stark departure from the punk sounds of his past and instead taps into introspective, psychedelic rock in both English and Spanish.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025
That has had the locker room turning introspective.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introspective
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Appropriately Murrow-furrowed, Clooney presents the journalist as a downcast, contemplative, dedicated journalist with an occasional flash of dry wit — and even a bit of warmth.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
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This grant expands access to our undergraduate Psychedelic Studies Minor, integrating rigorous academic inquiry with contemplative practices and studying mind-body integration.—
Benjamin Adams,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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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
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That’s fine, but the physical practice of putting pen to paper is part of the meditative experience of journaling.—
Ankur Bindal,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The film is Weerasethakul’s first set outside Thailand and is noted for its meditative pacing and immersive sound design.—
David L. Coddon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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Smaller retrospective studies – those that look back in time – suggest that there are benefits to using GLP-1 medications with type 1 diabetes.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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This isn’t the only retrospective look that Corgan is taking in 2025.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
1 Apr. 2025
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Covering 80% of roof area on commercial buildings in the U.S. with solar reflective material would be the equivalent to turning off 34 coal power plants for one year.—
Rob Lewallen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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The dining room on the floor below has deep red carpets, gold chairs, burl wood walls in a herringbone pattern and reflective metallic paint on the ceiling that intensifies the rotating 360 degree views.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But these are all obstacles and opportunities for a different medical show, one more curious and self-reflective than Pulse.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
3 Apr. 2025
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Instead, share genuine, self-reflective anecdotes that reveal your human side and illustrate lessons learned from past experiences.—
Paul Boross MBE,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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This is a complex matter requiring thoughtful consideration and a long-term perspective.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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The pair both showed up to their second date on the beach with thoughtful gifts and eventually shared their first kiss before Tyler met Madison's family.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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From a tense two-hander and a teen heist movie to a NSFW alien tale and a philosophical road trip from Hell, these titles played well on the big screen and deserve releases to serve the masses.—
William Earl,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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Books of advice come in many forms: financial, spiritual, physical, philosophical.—
Dwight Garner,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Introspective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introspective. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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