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 Even to observers outside that reflection, each satellite would be as bright as the planet Venus. — Chris Young july 28, Refractor, 28 July 2026 The Sun in your 12th House of Solitude trines Neptune in your 8th House of Intimacy, helping old fears, grief, or trust issues loosen through reflection rather than control. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2026 Just hours after Mia Bieniemy, the wife of Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, was shot at the family’s home in Virginia, Tavia Hunt shared a bittersweet reflection about motherhood from a parenting blog. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026 Princess Charlotte’s style has been less of a reflection of Middleton’s royal looks than a subtle reference to them. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for reflection

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflection

Noun

In his final remarks before leaving the protest camp at the Jantar Mantar observatory, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke hinted that his party was not going away.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Young Indians had already turned the remark into a rallying cry for a protest movement.

— Šumit Ganguly, NPR, 27 July 2026

Definition of remark

Noun

First, there is a scandal or some form of controversy, followed by the response of the communications department and, finally, an argument.

— Jon Michail, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
More than 2 1/2 years after being at the center of the biggest scandal in sports, Ippei Mizuhara’s voice is finally being heard.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 28 July 2026

Definition of scandal

Noun

Neurodevelopmental disabilities deserve the same thoughtful consideration.

— Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
These were players eager to push themselves into consideration for the Manchester United senior team proper, or perhaps put themselves in the shop window for a possible move ahead of the looming 2026-27 season.

— Carl Anka, New York Times, 25 July 2026

Definition of consideration

Noun

Shadix added that the comments that the FWC cited in its statement were made on social media, and the agency could investigate to find out who made them.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
Those comments came after Trump met with top advisers and Cabinet officials Friday to discuss a potential escalation of the war, according to a source familiar with the matter.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

Definition of comment

Noun

Carnegie understood that the disgrace wasn’t just dying rich.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 July 2026
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

Definition of disgrace

Noun

Executives addicted to speed at all costs foster cultures that mistake motion for progress, reward responsiveness over deliberation, and habitually underprepare for decisions that warrant greater consideration.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
The victims appear to have been chosen with considerable deliberation.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026

Definition of deliberation

Noun

Morningstar said in a note Friday that as AI is increasingly becoming an issue of national security for China, CXMT will likely be a key beneficiary.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 27 July 2026
Ongoing monitoring generates an enormous amount of information, including sleep, activity, heart rate, blood pressure, glucose, symptoms, medications, coaching notes, and changes in behavior.

— Billee Howard, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of note

Noun

Another criminalist testified earlier in the multi-day probable cause hearing that several Clorox-type wipes covered in brown stains were found in an inner trash bag placed inside the outer bag.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026
Removing Stains From Linoleum Floors Linoleum floors can get stains and discoloration from heavy foot traffic, food spills, pets, or heavy furniture that’s been sitting on them for some time.

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 23 July 2026