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 Upon reflection, Alter said his only regret was not warning players in advance. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 At the end of the day’s meeting, Elicker offered some pointed reflections to Roza. — Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026 The momentum reading is a reflection of the force behind the move. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026 The rebranding to Pepsi-Cola was instead more of a reflection of a broad transformation happening in the American economy. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reflection

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflection

Noun

His remarks could send fresh ripples through both equities and Treasuries.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
Takaichi's remark crossed what China considers a red line in its relations with other countries about Taiwan, which is a self-governing island that Beijing claims as its territory.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of remark

Noun

When King Juan Carlos abdicated in 2014, forced out by financial scandals and weakened by recurring health problems, the crown skipped his eldest daughter, Infanta Elena, born in 1963.

— Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 26 Aug. 2026
Where others might’ve retired and spent their money, having managed to make it to the end of the 20th century without a legitimate scandal or sustained career downturn, Parton kept giving it away and finding new methods to inspire and create.

— Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of scandal

Noun

If someone consistently behaves with kindness, generosity, and consideration, even when these behaviors require effort or self-restraint, their motives may be less important than their actions.

— Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
For now, the main considerations are cutting benefits for wealthier Americans or eliminating the cap on Social Security's payroll tax.

— Ashley Lopez, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of consideration

Noun

In a Facebook post with nearly 500 likes and 40 comments as of Friday afternoon, the Gagnons spoke about their experience establishing the brewery and its part in the local community.

— John Magsam, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026
Yet the speech didn’t go materially further than Warsh’s comments about rising prices last month, before the central bank elected to hold rates steady.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of comment

Noun

When Spiro Agnew resigned in disgrace over tax evasion, Kennerly was tapped to photograph one of his potential replacements as vice president, Gerald Ford.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Until Graham Platner’s Maine Senate campaign exploded in disgrace, Platner was routinely cast as a son of privilege playing Carhartt dress-up.

— Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of disgrace

Noun

Legal expert predicts ‘lengthy’ jury deliberations The jury sent just one note to the court Friday, asking to see the prescription pill bottles and the knife, according to defense attorney Kevin Reddington.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
The request gave a first glimpse of what may be happening in the deliberation room as jurors weigh whether the 36-year-old is guilty of murder in the January 2023 strangulation deaths of her three children.

— Melina Khan, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of deliberation

Noun

Once home, hunched over a Nespresso, Tracey attended to the buildup on her iPhone, saving Lois’s WhatsApp voice note till last.

— Helen Simpson, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
Davis Polk's client note describes the package as continuing bombardment rather than storming the beaches, built from existing authorities.

— Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of note

Noun

Though stains on clothes can be permanent, the tomatoes' citric acid acts as a cleaning agent, often leaving Buñol’s streets cleaner than before.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026
Key Takeaways Clean your bathtub weekly to prevent soap scum, stains, and hard water buildup.

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026