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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 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
After long periods of grief, reflection and painful self-questioning, most of the families interviewed by The Charlotte Observer no longer seem interested in reducing their children’s deaths to any one thing.
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Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Last but not least, once the full moon peaks in Capricorn, your subconscious demands take precedence, as this lunation calls for rest, reflection and privacy.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Peppered throughout are areas for personal reflection, which museum organizers say is key.
—Sophia Tareen, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Standing only feet from the tragedy's site, members of Cliff Temple Baptist Church led the gathering in reflection.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for reflection
Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Last but not least, once the full moon peaks in Capricorn, your subconscious demands take precedence, as this lunation calls for rest, reflection and privacy.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Peppered throughout are areas for personal reflection, which museum organizers say is key.
—Sophia Tareen, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Standing only feet from the tragedy's site, members of Cliff Temple Baptist Church led the gathering in reflection.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for reflection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflection
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Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark didn’t slam the brakes on College Football Playoff expansion during his state-of-the-conference remarks Friday in Frisco, Texas — that authority belongs exclusively to the Big Ten and SEC.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Consistent with remarks from her fellow central bankers, Bowman noted that the policy reaction depends on the duration of the conflict with Iran.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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But really, the focus is mostly on the whole scandal and, more specifically, on West.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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Room for Disagreement Plenty of progressives believe that Platner’s predicament comes down to a scandal addiction in the media that voters don’t share.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
3 June 2026
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Beyond the practical considerations like stadium sites and financing, experts say the MLB will also examine cities’ demographics and corporate presence.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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That’s becoming a more expensive consideration because AI tabs are starting to rack up.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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An analysis of the public comments using AI by USA TODAY found that more than 99% of the comments were negative.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Zhou and Alibaba did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Evelyn Cheng,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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Polis will leave with no scandals, no self-aggrandizements, no disgrace and no golden ballroom.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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If desiring a man was a distraction at best and a disgrace at worst for decades, then when were you meant to learn about men?—
Taiye Selasi,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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In the 1990s, there was genuine deliberation across party lines on most issues and confirmations.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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The system that the Founders created was remarkably resilient, even if American politics never fully lived up to Madison’s ideal of thoughtful deliberation.—
Jeffrey Rosen,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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Long-term holders — defined as those who have held onto their coins for at least 155 days, or about five months — were largely inactive from February to April but have turned into sellers in recent weeks, Compass Point analyst Ed Engel said in a note Tuesday.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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After a night that featured 38 foul calls and a gritty Connecticut team determined to make a statement in Atlanta, the Dream clinched a 91-74 win over the Sun in a back-and-forth matchup that started rough but ended on a high note in their first Commissioner’s Cup game.—
Micahya Costen,
AJC.com,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Use a baking soda paste to help with stubborn stains.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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Protagonist Jo’s mother disappeared when Jo was a teen, tainting her daughter with the stain of possible witchcraft.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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“Reflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflection. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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