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 The text was crisp and easy to read, the matte display minimized distracting reflections, and the ink paper mode made reading comfortable. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 27 Sep. 2026 Your well-being is a reflection of your day-to-day rituals, Scorpio. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026 Used thoughtfully, these questions can prompt genuine reflection and uncover qualities that rehearsed answers won’t surface. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Through this connection, the portrait becomes a reflection on beauty, female influence, and the way women are remembered throughout history. — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reflection

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflection

Noun

Tarek Mueller, managing director at About You, the German online fashion retailer that Zalando acquired in July 2025, asked in his opening remarks.

— Cathrin Schaer, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2026
But still, this felt different — as Gray himself noted in his moving introductory remarks, reflecting on growing up a few miles away from the Upper West Side.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of remark

Noun

Goodman started following the Hope Florida scandal last year, when the Herald/Times unveiled the diversion of settlement money.

— Justin Garcia, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026
The investigation into that scandal also delayed the deal, completed earlier this month, that sent the seven-time All-Star and two-time NBA champion back north of the border.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of scandal

Noun

The controversial budget maneuver occurs when a president submits a request to Congress to block funding so close to the end of the fiscal year that the funds can expire before Congress receives the full 45-day consideration period under the law.

— Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026
But if these donations are purely charitable gifts, how can universities also operate admissions systems in which major donors receive preferential consideration for their children?

— Jayson Weingarten, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of consideration

Noun

Spokespeople for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's office, Ethio Telecom and Safaricom's Ethiopian subsidiary did not respond to requests for comment.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
Elevated oil prices due to the war with Iran have contributed to rising bond yields since February, and recent comments from the Fed have led investors to anticipate continued inflation and further rate hikes.

— Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of comment

Noun

If deterrence is a factor in sentencing, Pattis argues that Diamantis’ disgrace is sufficient.

— Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 14 Sep. 2026
Roger resigns in disgrace, his numerous groveling apologies go unaccepted and he is sentenced to a lifetime guest spot on The View.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of disgrace

Noun

After budget deliberations this summer, state legislators changed course and decided to partially fund the program.

— Priyanka D McCluskey, NPR, 26 Sep. 2026
Prosecutors said that Walsh had been very invested in the Lindsay Clancy case, which was in jury deliberations at the time of Barrett’s death, discussing it with friends over group text.

— Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026