contemplative
Example Sentences
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Quiet and contemplative, he seems dry next to the charming Ohtani.
From Los Angeles Times
In the former he proved compellingly contemplative and introspective, while in the latter he established an impressive arc, growing from unleashing unbounded, extroverted dimensions to embodying crumpled dejection.
Pratt said his concept for the memorial, titled “Warriors’ Circle of Honor”—a contemplative and subtly interactive space, focused around a circular stainless steel sculpture, mounted on a drum—came to him in a dream.
“Aunt Kate,” I whispered some time later as the rocking rhythm of the train lulled us not to sleep, but to some tense, contemplative place.
From Literature
Others have focused attention on the distance between these contemplative writings and the facts of Marcus’ political career.
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