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 The text was crisp and easy to read, the matte display minimized distracting reflections, and the ink paper mode made reading comfortable. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 27 Sep. 2026 Your well-being is a reflection of your day-to-day rituals, Scorpio. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026 Used thoughtfully, these questions can prompt genuine reflection and uncover qualities that rehearsed answers won’t surface. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Through this connection, the portrait becomes a reflection on beauty, female influence, and the way women are remembered throughout history. — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reflection

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Noun

But the foster mother's treatment and cutting remarks increased her depression, and, at one point, Caldwell tried to end her life.

— Joseph Shapiro, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026
After their brief remarks, the two headed to a fundraising event closed to the media.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of remark

Noun

Goodman started following the Hope Florida scandal last year, when the Herald/Times unveiled the diversion of settlement money.

— Justin Garcia, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026
The investigation into that scandal also delayed the deal, completed earlier this month, that sent the seven-time All-Star and two-time NBA champion back north of the border.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of scandal

Noun

One theory focuses on political considerations — that extending the deportation reprieve could have made the administration appear weak on immigration to its conservative base, just ahead of next month’s consequential midterm election.

— Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Iowa doesn’t have a blemish on its record, and a strong game here might give them future consideration for the College Football Playoffs.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of consideration

Noun

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
If deterrence is a factor in sentencing, Pattis argues that Diamantis’ disgrace is sufficient.

— Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of disgrace

Noun

After budget deliberations this summer, state legislators changed course and decided to partially fund the program.

— Priyanka D McCluskey, NPR, 26 Sep. 2026
Prosecutors said that Walsh had been very invested in the Lindsay Clancy case, which was in jury deliberations at the time of Barrett’s death, discussing it with friends over group text.

— Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of deliberation

Noun

Judging by the looks on display that night, the brand’s slinky, minimalist vibe is still hitting the right note.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2026
Trump hit the same note during a campaign swing through Texas and Oklahoma on Thursday, arguing the economy was better than its public perception.

— Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of note

Noun

Police found apparent blood stains in several areas of Machado's car, which investigators said Sierra used to drive the victims from the mall to the home.

— Sergio Candido, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
It’s designed for high-traffic areas like the living room or dining room, thanks to its durable low-pile construction and stain-resistant surface.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026

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