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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
Healthy reflection means seeing both the good and the bad, then moving forward.
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Dr. Tracy Dalgleish, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
The evening of art, reflection and conversation is free and open to the community.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Yom Kippur, known as the Day of Atonement, is a holiday when Jews engage in fasting, prayer and reflection, beginning at sundown Wednesday.
—Alex Leff, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
The article stated that cats will likely respond to their reflection with aggression or curiosity.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
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Dr. Tracy Dalgleish, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
The evening of art, reflection and conversation is free and open to the community.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Yom Kippur, known as the Day of Atonement, is a holiday when Jews engage in fasting, prayer and reflection, beginning at sundown Wednesday.
—Alex Leff, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
The article stated that cats will likely respond to their reflection with aggression or curiosity.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reflection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflection
Noun
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During her remarks, White-Cain gave the pilot program high marks.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Oct. 2025
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Dawkins made that remark in response to a question about Sarr’s overall intensity.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Church of England has been without a leader since last November when Justin Welby resigned over a child abuse cover-up scandal.—
Muvija M,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The separation comes five years after the couple were ensnared in the college admissions scandal, pleading guilty to wire and mail fraud related to paying hundreds of thousands in bribes to get their daughters into the University of Southern California.—
Brie Stimson , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The recommendation will now go to the Louisville Metro Council for its consideration.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Things to Consider While Ezekiel bread is a healthy bread choice, there are some considerations to take into account for certain people.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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City Councilmembers Scott Robbins, Keith Rodgers, David Jenkins and Cody Bass (who also made headlines Monday after authorities arrested him in connection to a verbal and physical assault in Nevada) all did not respond to a request for comment.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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The senator did not respond to a request for comment about the competing legislation put forth by his fellow Democrats.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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When Gray tried to do this in the 1970s, accountability still held force, and Gray left office in disgrace.—
Douglas M. Charles,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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Yes, this could be her situationship with disgrace-to-my-first-name Zack Bia.—
Zach Schiffman,
Vulture,
3 Oct. 2025
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By denying a rehearing, the case returns to Allf for further deliberations.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Foreign policy might be central to the Supreme Court deliberations.—
Nora Gamez Torres,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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It's not meant as a compliment, Unscramblerer notes, as it's often deployed in cyberbullying.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Each slice is packed with toasty nuts, adding a pleasantly savory, salty note that balances out the syrupy filling.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After the hat has cooled, Rosa—a factory floor veteran of 30 years—will steam it to relax the fur’s fibers, and then inspect it for stains and imperfections.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
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To clean food stains or mineral deposits, spray the area with a mixture of equal parts white vinegar and water.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Reflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflection. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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