as in thoughtful
given to or marked by long, quiet thinking
a contemplative person who likes to go on solitary walks the contemplative life of the monks at the abbey
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Recent Examples of contemplative
The Black contemplative traditions give us the language to express grief.
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Mathew Holloway, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
Containing none of the harshness its title might indicate, the track is laden with bongos, strings and bird calls, altogether falling squarely into the deep, vibey and contemplative realm where so much Booka Shade music has existed for more than 20 years now.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2025
Boredom is a condition of eternal or transitioning dissatisfaction that can help find a new, contemplative approach to life.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2025
East of Gatesville, outside Waco, is a convent of contemplative Catholic nuns, the Sisters of Mary Morning Star.
—Lawrence Wright, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
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Mathew Holloway, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
Containing none of the harshness its title might indicate, the track is laden with bongos, strings and bird calls, altogether falling squarely into the deep, vibey and contemplative realm where so much Booka Shade music has existed for more than 20 years now.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2025
Boredom is a condition of eternal or transitioning dissatisfaction that can help find a new, contemplative approach to life.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2025
East of Gatesville, outside Waco, is a convent of contemplative Catholic nuns, the Sisters of Mary Morning Star.
—Lawrence Wright, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contemplative
Adjective
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Virtual work can be thoughtful, efficient, and sustainable, but only if the foundation is clear.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The post sparked a thoughtful discussion in the comments, with one user suggesting that neither party was necessarily in the wrong.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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At this point, armed with insights about labor, the commodity, and the money-form, the reader may be shedding any melancholy incomprehension—but can’t yet have arrived at angry lucidity.—
Benjamin Kunkel,
Harpers Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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The lyrical content of Vernon’s records have long been marked with a tinge of turmoil, and his tendency towards heavy introspection has, at times, cornered him into a trope of a melancholy, lovesick songwriter.—
Leah Lu,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This latest study was also more reflective of real-world protein intake than previous research.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Apr. 2025
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The new camp will also include spa offerings and wellness programming, designed for reflective and restorative stays, rooted in nature.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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During Pope Francis' funeral Mass, a litany of saints was sung, a meditative chant that forms part of the traditional rites.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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Bridges that float over double-height volumes make the six-bedroom, four-bath spread feel like a meditative retreat.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2025
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The track also arrives alongside a pensive, tear-jerking music video.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
11 Apr. 2025
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So even though the tracking of a pensive Rodgers on a beach in Australia and the paparazzi-style documenting of Wilson’s visits to the Browns and Giants gave the impression of high stakes, the reality is it never mattered which veteran quarterback the Giants landed.—
Dan Duggan,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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But until then the cosmos is appreciated for its scientific and philosophical value.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Through a lyrical and visually textured style, Brazilian director Fernanda Alves Salgado crafts a journey that’s both intimate and philosophical.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Contemplative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contemplative. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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