introspective
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But though “Primetime” fails to be a deservedly introspective analysis of its subject matter, it does tee up fair questions about its own existence.
From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2026
I found him quirky, introspective, and slightly nerdy.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026
She found that she wasn’t immune to being introspective about middle age.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 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
Billee’s one fault was his excessive good nature, while Joe was the very opposite, sour and introspective, with a perpetual snarl and a malignant eye.
From "The Call of the Wild" by Jack London
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