self-reflective

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Recent Examples of self-reflective Parenting is about being adaptable, self-reflective, and attentive to your child's unique needs. Alex Vance, Parents, 9 Dec. 2024 In a self-reflective conversation with Billboard, Mac Ayres talks about all things Cloudy, the emotional weight of revisiting your past, and his plans for 2025. Kyle Denis, Billboard, 21 Nov. 2024 But for me, being a winner is also being able to be self-reflective, take help from others to develop yourself. James McNicholas, The Athletic, 7 Aug. 2024 Implement Memory-Free Processing For AGI To avoid creating self-reflective properties, consider memory-free task processing—erasing task data after each completion. Jason Snyder, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 The 4:30 Movie writer-director Kevin Smith is well aware that filmmakers are in a self-reflective phase, especially after the wake-up call that was the recent global pandemic. Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019 Apparently, o1 has the self-reflective capabilities to figure out how to count the letters and provide an accurate answer without user assistance. Benj Edwards, Ars Technica, 12 Sep. 2024 The purpose of art is to command your deep attention — not in a narcissistic way but in a self-reflective one. Sally Jenkins, Washington Post, 31 July 2024 Here's How to Style Them The experience: Usually offered in small communities as a self-reflective, introspective modality of healing, traditional psilocybin ceremonies in Mexico begin with a temazcal, or sweat lodge ceremony dating back to Mesoamerican civilizations. Michaela Trimble, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-reflective
Adjective
  • Through introspective verses and melodic hooks, Rod continues to deliver bluesy, soul-baring hip-hop ballads.
    Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Drummer Neil Peart, who passed away in 2020, propelled the Canadian prog-rock trio Rush to stardom and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame behind his almost super-human percussion skills and introspective, topical lyrics.
    William Roberson, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • For years, experts have noted that these measurements are not standardized, can vary by day and time, and are not reflective of a person's overall fluoride exposure.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Charly's playful knack for finding the best lounging spots is reflective of the breed's charming characteristics.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The Guggenheim Bilbao will present a retrospective survey show of Tarsila do Amaral, an important figure in the Brazilian Modernism movement.
    Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Nila’s retrospective narration, coming over a decade after her first encounter with Marlowe, comments at times on her own lack of understanding and shows a passing awareness of her younger self’s naïveté.
    Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Japan’s contemplative Teki Cometh, helmed by Yoshida Daihachi, also garnered six nods.
    Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Comprising 15 contemplative works, the show explores themes of sacrifice, spirituality, and humanity’s intricate connection to nature, encapsulated by the biblical and mythological symbolism of the lamb.
    Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Melodically, this pensive, pop-tinged ballad makes the most of Wallen’s polished falsetto and heartfelt vocal rendering.
    Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The songs are muscular and syncretic as ever, but the normally peevish rapper doesn’t maintain his trolling energy for the full record, settling into a questioning and pensive pace.
    Stephen Kearse, TIME, 8 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Paying attention to your breathing, the rhythm of your steps, or the sounds around you can transform a simple walk into a meditative experience that clears your mind and centers your thoughts.
    Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Gabriel’s efforts to determine why he’s been recruited – and untangle his past – move the story beyond James Bond tropes into more surprising and meditative territory.
    Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Employers consistently emphasize the value of hiring individuals with a broad knowledge base who can collaborate to solve problems, engage in thoughtful debate, communicate clearly, and think critically—skills that liberal-arts programs rigorously cultivate.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
  • And having more thoughtful conversations doesn’t preclude the need sometimes to confront those who are needlessly cruel or organizations that benefit from such exploitation.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 18 Jan. 2025

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“Self-reflective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-reflective. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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