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

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