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refection

noun

ri-ˈfek-shən

Definition of refection

as in meal

food eaten or prepared for eating at one time refections at the monastery are as spartan as the surroundings

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Recent Examples of refection After silent prayer and refection, the Hoan Bridge will be illuminated to honor them. — Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 3 May 2025

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Cafeteria staff don’t use cash registers — kids’ meal accounts are linked to the cloud.

— Linda Jacobson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
For best results, take CoQ10 with a high-fat meal and divide large doses throughout the day to improve absorption.

— Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 26 Aug. 2026

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The pecan fall flavor trend is one of the biggest storylines on café and grocery menus this autumn, joining maple, apple and a few surprise flavors that are pushing pumpkin spice out of the spotlight.

— Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026
There will also be menu items inspired by pop culture icons such as the Simpsons and Hello Kitty, including a strawberry cheesecake sundae topped with a chocolate bow, sold from the Studio Scoops dessert stand.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

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