reflective

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This issue is dedicated to them and comes just after the Qingming Festival, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, one of the calendar’s most reflective holidays.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The message, which spread rapidly across social media, stood in contrast to the typically reflective tone associated with the holiday.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Though Flea exudes a childlike excitement in pretty much everything he does, with “Honora,” there’s also a reflective maturity that’s relatable, especially for longtime fans who’ve grown up with him and his music.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

But Bethell's 105 from 48 balls against India, which kept England's attempt at a record chase going right to the final over, was more reflective of the modern world.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

We were standing before a giant, jubilant mass of Americans who were also palpably reflective.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama