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 system has a memory protocol and daily reflection process that identifies mistakes, learns from them, and updates its own operating rules. — Ethan M. Stone, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 Keep in mind, the results are a reflection of a small sample of albums on a single streaming service. — Mike McRae 18, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026 Notice that these roles are not simply reflections of organizational hierarchy. — Alison Wood Brooks, Harvard Business Review, 17 Aug. 2026 To be fair to Alexander, that comment might not be a reflection of him. — Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reflection

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflection

Noun

Honduras, Colombia and Ecuador did not respond to requests for comment on Hegseth’s remarks.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
The remarks further damaged ties between the longtime allies, and highlighted Washington’s prioritization of the Middle East conflict over relationships in Asia, as well as its demands for ideological fealty from geopolitical partners.

— Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of remark

Noun

Cheltenham School District has tapped a former superintendent to return to the top job as leaders reckon with the aftermath of a hazing scandal that led to multiple arrests.

— Laura Fay, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Johnson, the East Moline Democrat who spurned membership on the working group, noted it was constituted by lawmakers who had publicly spoken out in support of Welch in the fallout over his handling of the Benton scandal.

— Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of scandal

Noun

The Marlins acquired Driscoll from the Rays on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
The second is no small consideration in a system where sponsors are sued with some regularity, and Cerulli reports that worries about fees and litigation have slowed sponsors from changing their target-date arrangements at all.

— Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of consideration

Noun

Hansen’s attorney, who is with the Post-Conviction Justice Project at University of Southern California Gould School of Law, did not immediately respond to a request for comment Friday afternoon.

— Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
Paramount had no comment on the matter from the current Rentrak board member Friday when contacted by Deadline.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of comment

Noun

When Spiro Agnew resigned in disgrace over tax evasion, Kennerly was tapped to photograph one of his potential replacements as vice president, Gerald Ford.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Until Graham Platner’s Maine Senate campaign exploded in disgrace, Platner was routinely cast as a son of privilege playing Carhartt dress-up.

— Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of disgrace

Noun

Still, the jury’s deliberations took more than 60 hours after an initial vote of eight for acquittal and four for guilty.

— Dan Kelly August 22, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026
Now, as the jury nears its deliberations in the divisive case, Reddington's skills and decades of experience will be put to the ultimate test.

— Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of deliberation

Noun

Mail and Paper Piles Leaving mail and stacks of paper on coffee tables, console tables, and end tables is distracting and causes a conflict between relaxation and productive tasks, which Lee notes are two things that don't go together.

— Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026
Bessent set up a program to sell short-term (lower rate) Treasury bills and notes and buy back long-term bonds, hoping to temper rates.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026