reflective
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This reflective process helps us direct our attention in healthier and more effective ways, and it brings us in touch with our own capacity to respond.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 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
"If you know the relationships that we have... with the women's team and how we've supported them, it's certainly not reflective of how we feel," said McAvoy, a defenseman for the Boston Bruins.
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
Clancy let me fall to the ground like a board, and actually stepped over me to examine his scratched cheek in a pot’s reflective surface.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
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ACT Reading Test: Words to Capture Tone, List 1
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