reflexive

Example Sentences

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It has become reflexive, they say, to glance into nearly every vehicle.

From Slate • Jan. 16, 2026

At its core, reflexive conscious experience supports social integration and coordination with others, helping individuals function within groups.

From Science Daily • Dec. 15, 2025

Patriotism was ennobling, self-sacrifice was reflexive; heroism was rewarded, and everybody was proudly in this fight together.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

I worry that in our reactive, reflexive move to find blame, we’re going to miss the interventions that could actually prevent this from happening again.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 2025

I can admit now that I was driven not just by logic but by some reflexive wish for other people’s approval, too.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama