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 Meanwhile, the Libra Moon enters your private 12th House and encourages reflection before action. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026 For the Tom Ford show, the reflections of mirrors on the runway were a huge inspiration for the spring 2027 makeup creation. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 So that song is kind of like a reflection on that relationship. — Rob Ledonne, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026 The other two students were required to attend training, avoid contact with Jane Doe and write reflection essays. — Kaitlyn M. Sims, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reflection

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflection

Noun

With his remarks, Maher joins a list of celebrities including Florence Pugh, Mariska Hargitay, Hudson Williams, Josh Gad and more who have used their platforms to condemn the case in recent weeks.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Magen Dodge brought a gender discrimination complaint against former police Chief Robert White in 2019, alleging that the police chief made sexist remarks.

— Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of remark

Noun

The case was one of many corruption scandals that plagued Ken Paxton during his decade-long tenure.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026
In Season 2, after winning an award for his investigation, Raybon sets his sights on another scandal — the disappearance of a prisoner — and his father, played by Tommy Lee Jones, pops up, too.

— Shivani Gonzalez, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of scandal

Noun

Building teams capable of supporting those priorities adds another consideration to compensation decisions.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
Water Cooler won Best Documentary Short at Palm Springs International ShortFest 2026, qualifying the film for Oscar consideration.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of consideration

Noun

But Scott was mercifully lifted for Evan Phillips, who recorded the final out of the game to save the Dodgers from disgrace.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
And that’s despite his cancer diagnosis, Andrew’s disgrace, and the unpredictable return of Harry & Meghan.

— Ashley Baker, Air Mail, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of disgrace

Noun

In the first trial, an all-White jury convicted him after just an hour of deliberation.

— News Editor, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
Accordingly, Trump’s public deliberations about who to invade and who to annihilate were themselves crimes, committed in full view of thousands of diplomats and heads of state.

— Anjali Dayal, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of deliberation

Noun

The original clear stain was later painted a light green, then a dark green, then blue and is now back to green.

— Marissa Gluck, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Whitening mouthwashes with hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide can lift surface stains gradually, though prolonged use may lead to tooth sensitivity.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026