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 But as the season progresses, the guitars are streaked with what is supposed to be an increasing amount of blood, an aesthetic reflection of Lestat’s inner struggles. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2026 Is that more a reflection on the strength of those shows’ performances or the fact that TV Academy members are only watching a relatively small number of shows? — Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026 In Arizona the landmark Sanctuary Camelback Mountain has a new, 12,000-square-foot spa with a reflection pond and meditation garden. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026 Marking 10 years of its record label Deadbeats, Return to the Return (of the Spectrum of Intergalactic Happiness) feels as much a reflection point as a reinstatement of the group’s dedication to sonic experiments. — Kat Bein, SPIN, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for reflection

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflection

Noun

Thankfully, Williams’ jovial remarks marked the last time anyone mentioned or even thought about 2026.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 7 July 2026
In the last several days, some of Mamdani’s allies have been frustrated with the show’s political coverage, particularly after recent remarks by right-leaning host Sara Haines on Avila Chevalier.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of remark

Noun

Until April, Calabria had spent 17 years under special administration due to persistent budget deficits, which along with corruption scandals and Mafia infiltration affected health investments.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
Before the latest scandal dropped, a New York Times/Siena poll released June 29 showed the multiple controversies were beginning to erode Platner's base.

— Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 9 July 2026

Definition of scandal

Noun

Trump taking the country to war with Iran, in part at the urging of his pal Bibi — without any sensible plan, debate, sanction from Congress or consideration as to how this might hurt Americans already struggling to make ends meet.

— Maureen Dowd, Mercury News, 4 July 2026
By eliminating your class and your ethnicity, your natural talents and weaknesses, from consideration, the veil reminds you that those traits are beyond your control, making fairness an incentive.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 July 2026

Definition of consideration

Noun

The Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for additional comment.

— Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
But many of the online comments show a hunger for local leaders who focus on everyday problems like filling potholes.

— Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 3 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