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 Don’t let his goofy nature fool you, though; Morman’s standing within the changing media landscape is a reflection of hard work. — Nathan Lately, Time, 14 July 2026 The third is that in the case of Norway, its success is mostly a reflection of its oil wealth. — Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 14 July 2026 Mulaney’s headlining set centered on stories about life with wife Olivia Munn and their two children, Malcolm and Mei, mixing family anecdotes with reflections on his hometown. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 13 July 2026 So many of the characters themselves are in a state of reflection, meditating on the wide swaths of time that are behind them. — Sky Davis, Christian Science Monitor, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for reflection

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflection

Noun

The remarks to foreign diplomats triggered an immediate reaction from Goldman Sachs, which replaced its call for an imminent 25-basis point hike with a decision to hold steady at next Thursday’s meeting.

— Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 13 July 2026
Hawkish remarks from a Fed official also contributed to the move higher in bond yields and the pressure on stocks.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 13 July 2026

Definition of remark

Noun

The legislature banned most gifts from lobbyists to lawmakers and other state officials 20 years ago in response to scandals involving former House Speaker Jim Black, a Matthews Democrat.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
The commission was established in 2016 by the county Board of Supervisors after a jail abuse scandal that sent multiple sheriff’s deputies to prison, and was meant to provide civilian oversight of the department.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of scandal

Noun

Every product was determined to have excelled in each category by our editorial team, which is composed of in-house writers and editors as well as contributors—along with special consideration from makeup artists.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 11 July 2026
The weight considerations can be found in many of the design decisions, such as the dual-pane acrylic windows, which were chosen to reduce the overall weight of the trailer.

— Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of consideration

Noun

Trump weighs a return to war with Iran Sit’s attorney, Kate Corrigan, did not immediately respond to a request for comment Friday afternoon.

— Phil Helsel, NBC news, 11 July 2026
The comments that could have potentially angered Adebayo stem from screenshots of an Instagram direct message conversation shared on X in recent days that show a profile seemingly run by Herro critiquing Adebayo.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026

Definition of comment

Noun

The man who’d held the presidency before Gerald Ford had resigned in disgrace two years earlier.

— Lynn Schmidt, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
Well, its’ interesting because for many years the Republican Party revered Reagan much more than Nixon, partly because Reagan was a successful president and Nixon, of course, ended his presidency in disgrace.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 June 2026

Definition of disgrace

Noun

Its sessions are open to the public and its deliberations are broadcast.

— Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
The Philadelphia 76ers have expressed interest in acquiring free agent forward LeBron James, a league source who spoke on condition of anonymity to describe ongoing deliberations told The Athletic.

— Tony Jones, New York Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of deliberation

Noun

Refine a portfolio piece, build a small prototype, or share a draft with someone who gives honest notes.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
Signature cocktails feel thoughtful rather than trendy, including the dirty pineapple, a combination of Tulsi gin, pineapple brine, vermouth and Strega orange liqueur that has layers of tropical fruit, herbaceous notes and subtle salinity.

— Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of note

Noun

Orkin recommends inspecting hotel rooms before unpacking by checking mattresses and furniture for live bugs, shed skins, tiny eggs or dark, ink-like stains.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Doctors have to order a particular kind of test that requires a special stain that turns the eggs of the parasite bright pink or orange so they can be seen under a microscope.

— Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 7 July 2026