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 sequence in the film involving Matt running away from a premiere continues with the character gazing horrified upon his oozing complexion in the reflection of a storefront window. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 21 July 2026 Navigating this predicament requires thoughtful reflection and, more importantly, a strategy that won’t drive a wedge between you and your child. — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 21 July 2026 But getting there requires brave engagement, reflection, and art, not silence. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 20 July 2026 Dinu’s reflections are intercut with stories from their past, memories of Varsha’s therapeutic work, and stories of the migrants and post-partition refugees who lived and worked at Tavoy. — Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for reflection

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflection

Noun

Sankey peppered his opening remarks with the league’s stance on Congressional involvement in college football, and his belief that the NIL field is in desperate need of transparency.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Investors will focus closely on ECB President Christine Lagarde’s remarks on energy prices, the inflation outlook and the future path of monetary policy.

— , CNBC, 20 July 2026

Definition of remark

Noun

Since the Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal, MLB strictly bans using personal electronics to record coaches or decode signals.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
This marks another unusual chapter for Beltran with the Mets; he was previously hired as manager in 2019 but stepped down before managing a game due to the Astros sign-stealing scandal.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of scandal

Noun

As with consideration of any new medication, understanding implications, both good and bad, short-term and long-term, need to be fully discussed with any patient and treating physician.

— Nina Shapiro, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
The report also recommends greater consideration of human influences beyond greenhouse gases, specifically listing aerosols, irrigation, and land-use changes.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026

Definition of consideration

Noun

And that made his recent comments about former Blue Jays coach Don Mattingly especially noteworthy, as his departure for the Philadelphia Phillies has raised questions about whether the Blue Jays batting order can succeed without him.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Spokespersons for Paxton’s campaign and office and the Texas Tech system did not immediately return requests for comment.

— Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 July 2026

Definition of comment

Noun

The character’s remorse and disgrace become a pivotal part of the movie’s third act, which ends almost entirely differently than Homer’s nearly 3,000-year-old tome.

— Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 18 July 2026
Then, there was Switzerland’s striker Breel Embolo, who was sent off in disgrace for diving, just when his team had Argentina on the run in the quarterfinal.

— Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 17 July 2026

Definition of disgrace

Noun

Numerical targets can create pressure to prioritize volume over deliberation, making oversight all the more essential.

— Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026
After less than three hours of deliberation, the jury handed down the death penalty.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

Definition of deliberation

Noun

Analysts from Goldman Sachs estimated in a note last week that enough Mideast pipeline capacity will likely be added to insulate over 45% of pre-war Gulf exports by the end of next year.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 July 2026
Summer is coming to a close, so end it on a high note with a gorgeous gel manicure.

— Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 19 July 2026

Definition of note

Noun

And some tree fruits, such as mulberries and cherries, can leave stains on siding, roofs, and decks that are difficult to remove.

— Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026
Remove Mold Stains From Painted Walls Kill mold spores and lighten moldy stains by spraying the area with undiluted hydrogen peroxide.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 July 2026