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as in remark
a briefly expressed opinion
does anyone want to share their reflections on the passage we just read?
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as in consideration
a careful weighing of the reasons for or against something
after reflection, they decided to refuse the offer on the house
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Recent Examples of reflection
The title song challenges the inner critic that lives in every reflection.
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Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Oct. 2025
Bolton’s attorney Abbe Lowell told the Associated Press that his client’s writings were personal reflections, not espionage.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2025
Third, Acer’s eye-comfort features, paired with a matte surface, help cut reflections for long sessions.
—PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
Sundown brings out those pastel purples and pinks, stopping everyone in their tracks for a photo or a moment of reflection.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
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Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Oct. 2025
Bolton’s attorney Abbe Lowell told the Associated Press that his client’s writings were personal reflections, not espionage.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2025
Third, Acer’s eye-comfort features, paired with a matte surface, help cut reflections for long sessions.
—PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
Sundown brings out those pastel purples and pinks, stopping everyone in their tracks for a photo or a moment of reflection.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflection
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The politically motivated preemption of the late-night program following host Jimmy Kimmel's brief remarks regarding the killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk drove a massive wave of Disney+ subscription cancellations, a new report from the research firm Antenna shows, per The New York Times.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Oct. 2025
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A number of other text conversations included racist remarks, Politico reported.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Philippines scandal — which CNN first revealed in 2023 — has provided a major boost to these pro-Trump figures facing defamation lawsuits.—
Marshall Cohen,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
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Garcia could have enriched himself by keeping his mouth shut, and the Riverside scandal may have stalled out there.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Notwithstanding this criticism, though, there is still a growing view within Delhi that foreign policy should be pragmatic and driven by interests rather than ethical considerations.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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Good manners involves consideration for others, which sometimes means not spending too much time thinking about their behavior.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Inaba and Hough offered each other conciliatory smiles before the remaining judges carried on with their comments.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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Those comments came just three days after Benito was announced as this year’s performer.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
21 Oct. 2025
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Amid her disgrace, Baldwin somewhat retreated from social media and from constantly posting images of her seven children, which critics found exploitative.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
15 Oct. 2025
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This person has brought shame and disgrace to the badge and to an honorable profession.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacbee.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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After just two hours of deliberation, the jury found Lorincz guilty of manslaughter.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Their conversations coincided with fraught union deliberations and concerns that negotiations and a reduction in bus services might ultimately alert union members to potential red flags with the agency's finances.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The cache also includes notes and records from du Cann and other correspondence from the leadership election, including the former Prime Minister Edward Heath and then-Prime Minister Harold Wilson.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Vocal powerhouse and violinist Natalie Stovall stepped in for the duet and nailed a 12-second high note.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
18 Oct. 2025
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Lightly mist the solution over the carpet, or use the sponge or a soft brush to apply the mixture to the stain.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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In a viral Reddit post, a naughty cat dipped his paws in pasta sauce turning his fur orange—now the stains won’t go away.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Reflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflection. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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