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as in remark
a briefly expressed opinion
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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
His reflection can be seen in the car window.
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Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
But in the second season of the series, which wrapped last Sunday, a new sense of uncertainty, reflection, and maturity grips the central characters, making for even better television.
—Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
In his fourth season, his skillset has grown, a reflection of his offseason hard work and commitment.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Yet this move, which landed the Hawks CJ McCollum, Corey Kispert and no draft capital, was the reflection of a larger trend in today’s NBA.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
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Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
But in the second season of the series, which wrapped last Sunday, a new sense of uncertainty, reflection, and maturity grips the central characters, making for even better television.
—Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
In his fourth season, his skillset has grown, a reflection of his offseason hard work and commitment.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Yet this move, which landed the Hawks CJ McCollum, Corey Kispert and no draft capital, was the reflection of a larger trend in today’s NBA.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflection
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In his appeal, Francis pointed to that remark as a violation of his Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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This latter remark is illustrative.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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Bregman played his first nine seasons with the Houston Astros, winning World Series titles in 2017 and 2022 — although the first of those yielded a sign-stealing scandal that earned Bregman and his teammates plenty of scorn.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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The timeline of Elordi’s relationship with influencer Olivia Jade Giannulli (daughter of actress Lori Loughlin and designer Mossimo Giannulli, who were involved in the 2019 college admissions scandal) begins in 2021.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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System stability remains a key design consideration.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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March 20 — second 'funnel' deadline The second funnel deadline requires bills to advance further through the legislative process in order to remain eligible for consideration.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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As the video spread, viewers flooded the comments with advice, concern and assumptions about her daily life.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Trump’s original comment was dumb, and Jerry’s citation is even dumber.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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This is absolutely ridiculous and a disgrace to an otherwise fine newspaper.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Jan. 2026
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The show followed a millionaire family in which one beloved son turned out to be a closeted gay man—a family disgrace that was revealed only after his death.—
Mikhail Zygar,
Vanity Fair,
7 Jan. 2026
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Georgia lawmakers and advocates have gathered at the state Capitol in Atlanta to begin months of discussions, deliberations, and votes for the 2026 legislative session.—
Madeline Montgomery,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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While the footage has been admitted, jurors were instructed not to weigh it as evidence until deliberations.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 Jan. 2026
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With additional notes of nutmeg oil, coriander, and musk the scent profile is rich and understated—it’ll make a whispering statement without smelling like everyone else in the room.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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After the campaign collected $1,503,533 from more than 38,500 donations, the organizers posted a note thanking contributors for their generosity.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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Snag it in black, white, green, blue, or maple or walnut wood stains in sizes ranging from 4 by 4 inches to 8 by 10 inches.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Additional Tips Avoid using hairspray to clean nail polish stains.—
Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Reflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflection. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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