introspective
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I found him quirky, introspective, and slightly nerdy.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026
Performing a role Mr. Morris made for himself, Mr. Smith managed to catch much of the pathos and ambiguity of the choreographer’s own memorable, introspective portrayal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
The 26-year-old has been making introspective, confessional pop since the end of the 2010s, but her career really took off with the release of her debut album, Good Riddance in 2023.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
She was doing a lot of introspective Jungian journaling at the time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
While Hinduism retained its popular rituals and devotion to its pantheon, at its core Hinduism became monotheistic and introspective.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
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