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 That isn’t a reflection of two friends struggling to spend time together sober. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2026 The demonstrations were seen as a reflection of their anger over corruption in education, a lack of opportunities and unemployment. — Reuters, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2026 Kai embarks on meandering reflections reminiscent of Sepp the tuba player. — Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026 Some say Binface’s relative popularity is a reflection of voter disaffection. — Lauren Frayer, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reflection

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflection

Noun

The Los Angeles Police Department officer accused of illegally recording his coworkers allegedly saying sexist, homophobic and racist remarks.

— Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
So, Hamas’s response to Netanyahu’s remarks was quite sober and measured.

— Andrew Carey, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of remark

Noun

Mitchell served 19 months of a two-and-a-half-year sentence for conspiracy and obstruction of justice in the Watergate scandal.

— Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
It’s been over six months since the first trial in the Riverside Church child molestation scandal resulted in a settlement for former college basketball star Daryl Powell.

— Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of scandal

Noun

His federal trial in June ended in a mistrial after nearly 13 hours of deliberations, with jurors split 10 in favor of not guilty and two in favor of guilty, unable to come to a unanimous decision.

— Sierra van der Brug, Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026
These officials, who have spoken on condition of anonymity to discuss internal administration deliberations, have said on multiple occasions that Rubio’s limited response was intentionally designed to give Lula time and space to back down.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of deliberation

Noun

While the worst issues were discovered at the Sleep Inn, site visits at the Holiday Inn and Fairfield Inn also revealed water stains, humid laundry facilities and signs of pests.

— Renee Anderson, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
There’s a pet-stain remover under the sink, which, of course, does nothing.

— Brandon Follick, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2026