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Recent Examples of introspective
This Earth sign is resilient, introspective and fiercely determined, traits that mirror her portrayal of Jules Vaughn.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Eisenberg’s albums under their own name tend toward the more introspective, though no less experimental.
—Reed Jackson, SPIN, 6 Apr. 2026
Recognizing one’s own feelings and being introspective about them.
—Big Think, 6 Apr. 2026
His struggles with alcohol, grief and finding placement for the introspective tracks that would form Empty Glass all reflected this.
—Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Eisenberg’s albums under their own name tend toward the more introspective, though no less experimental.
—Reed Jackson, SPIN, 6 Apr. 2026
Recognizing one’s own feelings and being introspective about them.
—Big Think, 6 Apr. 2026
His struggles with alcohol, grief and finding placement for the introspective tracks that would form Empty Glass all reflected this.
—Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introspective
Adjective
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The partnership will be unveiled at the Chiostro del Cappuccio location with an immersive scenography conceived as a contemplative environment.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Mindfulness and contemplative solitude can strengthen your ability to regulate emotions and recover from stress.—
Keith M. Bellizzi,
The Conversation,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The undercurrent of pensive sadness gives the movie an emotional depth that helps counter its relatively rote approach.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
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After the lecture, the audience was visibly pensive.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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These zero gravity chairs can make relaxing outside feel meditative.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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The design, architecture and landscaping are soothing and meditative, with a yoga platform set above a tactile stone path zig-zagging through grasses and scented plants.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For years, athletes and others connected to the Iowa State gymnastics program had raised concerns about the substandard conditions of its practice facility and the overall lack of resources, as USA Today reported in a retrospective last month.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Instead of relying so heavily on retrospective review, systems could align documentation, authorization, and clinical context in real time, while the decision is still active and fully understood.—
Holland Haynie,
STAT,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Wabi-sabi design helps create a home that feels authentic, relaxed, and reflective of your real life.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
23 Apr. 2026
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Yet where its predecessor often had a reflective tone, their latest is about high-energy garage-rock catharsis, getting in a room and blasting away and letting the noise be your guide.—
Jon Dolan,
Rolling Stone,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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These are Grace’s own watercolor paintings, self-reflective and complex, much like her latest EP, Heavy Hair.—
Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
14 Apr. 2026
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Young adults in the early earbuds age used her songs as fuel for runs, laptop work, Tinder hookups, and the solitary, self-reflective mornings after.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But nearly ten years on, as the world order unravels, the exhibition’s ruminative posture comes across as toothless and unfinished.—
Horace D. Ballard,
Artforum,
22 Apr. 2026
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The track is focused but ruminative, mirroring the circular way thoughts orbit an obsession.—
Linnie Greene,
Pitchfork,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Most importantly, playing prominent roles alongside a respected veteran and thoughtful mentor in Zibanejad really seemed to propel the young wingers, who finished the season by combining for 43 points (24 for Lafrenière and 19 for Perreault) in the final 23 games.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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August 23 – September 22 One thoughtful move today creates real momentum.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Introspective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introspective. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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