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Recent Examples of self-reflective
This update comes weeks after Bieber had been sharing self-reflective statements on social media.
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Marina Watts, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
In an interview on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani, Hart offered a self-reflective perspective on his legacy.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
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
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
UConn’s Dan Hurley caught in another viral moment; ride home will be ‘self-reflective’ after second-round exit
UConn head men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley said his ride home from Raleigh will be filled with self-reflection after the Huskies’ second round loss to Florida.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2025
This is a means of urging AI to be self-reflective or self-inspect its reasoning.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
As Johanne navigates her romantic awakening, the lines between memory and fiction blur, culminating in a self-reflective literary account of first love.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Feb. 2025
Full credit to these undertakings; each one is an incredibly meticulous, self-reflective work that avoids an easy, by-the-numbers approach.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2025
Marina Watts, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
In an interview on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani, Hart offered a self-reflective perspective on his legacy.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
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
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
UConn’s Dan Hurley caught in another viral moment; ride home will be ‘self-reflective’ after second-round exit
UConn head men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley said his ride home from Raleigh will be filled with self-reflection after the Huskies’ second round loss to Florida.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2025
This is a means of urging AI to be self-reflective or self-inspect its reasoning.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
As Johanne navigates her romantic awakening, the lines between memory and fiction blur, culminating in a self-reflective literary account of first love.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Feb. 2025
Full credit to these undertakings; each one is an incredibly meticulous, self-reflective work that avoids an easy, by-the-numbers approach.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-reflective
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Many employers now recognize that these introspective qualities lead to more thorough work output and innovative solutions.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Catapulted into overnight fame by their massively successful debut album, San Francisco indie rock band Counting Crows and their introspective frontman Adam Duritz were suddenly the biggest rockstars in the world, defiantly facing whatever came next.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The new camp will also include spa offerings and wellness programming, designed for reflective and restorative stays, rooted in nature.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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This latest study was also more reflective of real-world protein intake than previous research.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Apr. 2025
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But Rossetti told me that a less-advanced version of CONCERN was independently validated by another research team using retrospective data at over 200 hospitals.—
Michael L. Millenson,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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This year’s 1965 to 1978 retrospective highlighted the brand’s pioneering spirit in jewelry watch design, while celebrating timeless craftsmanship and innovation.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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And LucasFilm certainly deserves credit for trusting Gilroy and giving him ample funding even if his contemplative show didn't reach the ratings highs of The Mandalorian.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
22 Apr. 2025
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The unique micro-apartment will be used as a short-stay accommodation that is compact, contemplative, and quietly radical.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Apr. 2025
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The track also arrives alongside a pensive, tear-jerking music video.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
11 Apr. 2025
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So even though the tracking of a pensive Rodgers on a beach in Australia and the paparazzi-style documenting of Wilson’s visits to the Browns and Giants gave the impression of high stakes, the reality is it never mattered which veteran quarterback the Giants landed.—
Dan Duggan,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But the meditative views and calming ambient forestscapes are still worth a watch, according to the legions of fans.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
16 Apr. 2025
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In doing so, his luxury brand aesthetic is a distillation of everything that’s shaped him: the clean precision of Italian tailoring, the meditative beauty of modernist architecture, and the confidence of understatement.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Virtual work can be thoughtful, efficient, and sustainable, but only if the foundation is clear.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The post sparked a thoughtful discussion in the comments, with one user suggesting that neither party was necessarily in the wrong.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Self-reflective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-reflective. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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