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 Even to observers outside that reflection, each satellite would be as bright as the planet Venus. — Chris Young july 28, Refractor, 28 July 2026 The Sun in your 12th House of Solitude trines Neptune in your 8th House of Intimacy, helping old fears, grief, or trust issues loosen through reflection rather than control. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2026 Just hours after Mia Bieniemy, the wife of Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, was shot at the family’s home in Virginia, Tavia Hunt shared a bittersweet reflection about motherhood from a parenting blog. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026 Princess Charlotte’s style has been less of a reflection of Middleton’s royal looks than a subtle reference to them. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for reflection

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflection

Noun

In his final remarks before leaving the protest camp at the Jantar Mantar observatory, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke hinted that his party was not going away.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Young Indians had already turned the remark into a rallying cry for a protest movement.

— Šumit Ganguly, NPR, 27 July 2026

Definition of remark

Noun

First, there is a scandal or some form of controversy, followed by the response of the communications department and, finally, an argument.

— Jon Michail, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
More than 2 1/2 years after being at the center of the biggest scandal in sports, Ippei Mizuhara’s voice is finally being heard.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 28 July 2026

Definition of scandal

Noun

Wilson’s review was written without much consideration for what movies do differently from their source material.

— Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2026
This indicates a new phase in how higher education manages free speech, driven by practical considerations rather than just philosophy.

— Scott White, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of consideration

Noun

The source spoke on the condition of anonymity to freely discuss ongoing deliberations.

— Dan Hayes, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
In 2018, he was found guilty once more following a five-week trial and three days of deliberation, KUSA reports, and sentenced to life in prison.

— Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of deliberation

Noun

But the impact of the latest move is expected to be greater, given the historic joint nature of the intervention, British bank Barclays said in a Monday research note.

— John Liu, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
The thoughtful reformulation modernizes the scent with a crisper citrus top note, a mossier base, and improved longevity.

— Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2026