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Recent Examples of introspective
Considering those skills, combined with other traits associated with the personality type, like being introspective and enjoying time alone, there are some jobs that might suit introverts better than others.
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Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
Justin Bieber is feeling introspective.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2025
This is one of the fundamental differences between the introspective and insightful tone of the first season of this show and the casual almost messy construction of the current season.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
Its plain nature is in conversation with the usual opulence of her hats, signaling that this is a deeply introspective moment.
—Kinsey Jasnoch, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
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Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
Justin Bieber is feeling introspective.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2025
This is one of the fundamental differences between the introspective and insightful tone of the first season of this show and the casual almost messy construction of the current season.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
Its plain nature is in conversation with the usual opulence of her hats, signaling that this is a deeply introspective moment.
—Kinsey Jasnoch, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introspective
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And LucasFilm certainly deserves credit for trusting Gilroy and giving him ample funding even if his contemplative show didn't reach the ratings highs of The Mandalorian.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
22 Apr. 2025
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The unique micro-apartment will be used as a short-stay accommodation that is compact, contemplative, and quietly radical.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 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 the meditative views and calming ambient forestscapes are still worth a watch, according to the legions of fans.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
16 Apr. 2025
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In doing so, his luxury brand aesthetic is a distillation of everything that’s shaped him: the clean precision of Italian tailoring, the meditative beauty of modernist architecture, and the confidence of understatement.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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But Rossetti told me that a less-advanced version of CONCERN was independently validated by another research team using retrospective data at over 200 hospitals.—
Michael L. Millenson,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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And if anybody was going to make the first retrospective horror movie about lockdown, a freakazoid (complimentary) like Ari Aster would do it.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2025
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The bumpy welcome was reflective of Mr. Bessent’s first few months in what might be the most difficult job in Washington.—
Alan Rappeport,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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The glass is highly reflective, and the screen simply doesn’t get bright enough to combat direct sunlight, making outdoor visibility a challenge.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2025
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This update comes weeks after Bieber had been sharing self-reflective statements on social media.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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In an interview on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani, Hart offered a self-reflective perspective on his legacy.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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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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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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“Introspective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introspective. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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