reflective

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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

He has become “more reflective about the stupidity of some of the idol factories I used to create in my head around work projects.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 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 call on future work to create ethical, educational and legal standards for LLM counselors -- standards that are reflective of the quality and rigor of care required for human-facilitated psychotherapy."

From Science Daily • Mar. 2, 2026

The faceplate patch wasn't exactly smooth or reflective, so I had to look at a rippled, messed-up version of the camera feed.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir