REFLECTION Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

reflection

noun

ri-ˈflek-shən

Definition of reflection

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 scandal

a cause of shame your constant lying is a serious reflection on your character

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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 Unfortunately, Shakespeare never actually visited Venice; and scholars now recognise that Shylock’s character is more a reflection of anti-Jewish hysteria in early seventeenth-century London than anything that was going on in Italy at that time. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026 Mirrors across the back add an element of reflection as Jekyll turns to Hyde. — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026 Others in the administration say that Overton’s work is a reflection of the nature of a White House policy job, not her own priorities. — David Lim, semafor.com, 15 Oct. 2026 The things that are said in Digger are a direct reflection of today’s political and social world. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reflection

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflection

Noun

Friedman began her remarks by reminding the audience of von Furstenberg’s unlikely beginning, born in Brussels to a Holocaust survivor.

— Ariel Bielsky, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
The remarks struck at longstanding inequalities between Jews of European origin and Jews hailing from the Middle East, setting off a political and media firestorm.

— Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of remark

Noun

OutKick has asked the WNBA to clarify its current requirements and enforcement, whether discipline is planned or under consideration, and whether teams have received instructions about being on the court.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
But the public listing itself should not eliminate a company from consideration.

— Chris Russo, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of consideration

Noun

Beneath the spy plots, then, is a fond portrait of a group of people held in perpetual disgrace for their shortcomings, and thus forced to find individual paths to redemption.

— Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026
But Scott was mercifully lifted for Evan Phillips, who recorded the final out of the game to save the Dodgers from disgrace.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of disgrace

Noun

One bottle, picked by Naugle, Casamorati Italica had notes of apple, mandarin, creamy milk, saffron and vanilla which distinctly reminded me of this German Christmas loose-leaf tea from my childhood.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
Save suspicious messages, account statements, confirmation numbers and notes from conversations with institutions.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026