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 McCarthy started training camp by educating players on the history of the steel industry and explaining how the best Steelers teams are a reflection of the city’s identity. — Mike Defabo, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 My beard is softened in the test footage, but the controls of my capture software are visible in the reflection in my glasses. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 13 Sep. 2026 The holiday is a time for reflection, prayer, and celebrating with festive meals, not fasting. — Chad Murphy, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026 The company developed a custom nano-texture finish that reduces glare and reflections. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reflection

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflection

Noun

In his opening remarks after the 52-16 win, coach Curt Cignetti mentioned the heat first.

— Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Ruto reportedly made the remarks last week, days before ordering Tata Chemicals to leave the country, accusing it of failing to create jobs and process minerals locally.

— Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of remark

Noun

One roundtable focused on the need for France and Italy to join forces to protect their manufacturing sectors, under threat from cheap imports from China, and weakened by the downturn in luxury sales and supply-chain scandals.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
Various corruption scandals have hurt Zelenskyy’s approval ratings at a time when Ukraine is still fighting for survival against Russia's 4 1/2-year full-scale invasion.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of scandal

Noun

The Giants might get something like cash considerations, a player to be named later or perhaps a teenager who is a half-decade away from even thinking about the majors.

— Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Although no performance figures have been given, the metrics should be impressive—bolstered by carbon-fiber aero considerations developed by another English outfit, Artiglio Automotive Studio.

— Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of consideration

Noun

This story has been updated to add new information and a comment from the Department of Neighborhood and Business Services.

— Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 12 Sep. 2026
As has been discussed in the comments, Tyra did not return as a judge after that argument with Law earlier in the season.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of comment

Noun

The holdout The crowds of journalists and spectators became increasingly restless throughout the days of deliberations, testing the patience of staff at the Plymouth trial courthouse, a pristine legal complex surrounded by quiet fields and farmland.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
The weekslong trial, followed by seven days of deliberation, ultimately resulted in a mistrial.

— Mackenzie Chase, The Washington Examiner, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of deliberation

Noun

When a car gets flagged, the racing team gets a note (copied to the FIA) and a short window to fix it.

— Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
The high note Giuliani left office on — after mulling avenues to stay in office past the limitation — burnished his public profile with lucrative results, said his 1993 campaign press secretary Ken Frydman.

— Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of note

Noun

His past misdemeanours will be stains that will never be completely erased, but boxing is a forgiving sport.

— Chris McKenna, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
From a functionality perspective, fireclay is non-porous and resists stains, scratches, and everyday wear while maintaining its appearance over time, says Bartel.

— Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 10 Sep. 2026