1
as in thoughtful
given to or marked by long, quiet thinking
one of the twins was outgoing and talkative while the other was withdrawn and reflective
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as in indicative
indicating something
this new policy is reflective of the company's desire to improve customer relations
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Recent Examples of reflective
Color choices are blue reflective, chrome reflective, and dark grey.
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Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The thick debris mantle shades the ice, keeping it colder, similar to how ski areas have started covering their slopes with reflective blankets in summer to stave off melting.
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Ashlesha Khatiwada,
The Conversation,
1 July 2026
On June 13, hundreds of true believers gathered at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, California dressed in colorful, reflective, space-age outfits to watch a film and celebrate the existence of aliens.
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Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
29 June 2026
For outdoor workouts, look for a reflective material that catches the light.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for reflective
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The thick debris mantle shades the ice, keeping it colder, similar to how ski areas have started covering their slopes with reflective blankets in summer to stave off melting.
—
Ashlesha Khatiwada,
The Conversation,
1 July 2026
On June 13, hundreds of true believers gathered at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, California dressed in colorful, reflective, space-age outfits to watch a film and celebrate the existence of aliens.
—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
29 June 2026
For outdoor workouts, look for a reflective material that catches the light.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for reflective
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflective
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High ceilings and generous proportions create volume, while thoughtful transitions blur the lines between interior and exterior, extending daily life beyond the home’s four walls.
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The bold contrast calls for thoughtful choices of wall color.
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This display, which uses objects from the Historical’s collection to describe central tensions around an issue or event, is indicative of the key storytelling modality of the show.
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The stark change in what $250 can get you at Plex is indicative of the company’s financial goals.
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That melancholy was discovered by the Romantics, and, in its coarser variation, was equivalent to despair.
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The goofy sketch comedies and homemade spoofs that once filled his channel gradually disappeared, replaced by melancholy short films and bleak monologues.
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At the Signers’ Hall exhibit in Philadelphia’s National Constitution Center, the Dickinson statue is placed apart in a corner, sculpted in a contemplative pose.
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At the Signers' Hall exhibit in Philadelphia's National Constitution Center, the Dickinson statue is placed apart in a corner, sculpted in a contemplative pose.
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“Reflective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflective. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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