1
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 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
Then there’s the facelift, which has been forever and firmly regarded as a rejuvenation operation—a sort of last resort, reserved for those struggling to identify with aging reflections.
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Jolene Edgar, Allure, 10 June 2025
This is how taste matures—from reaction to reflection, from preference to philosophy.
—Nitin Nohria, The Atlantic, 10 June 2025
Their size is a reflection of the available prey base.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 9 June 2025
The cultural function of hair in the nineteenth century was, at its core, a reflection of the profound economic, political, and social transformation the United States experienced during that century, when nearly every structural facet of the country changed.
—Literary Hub, 9 June 2025
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Jolene Edgar, Allure, 10 June 2025
This is how taste matures—from reaction to reflection, from preference to philosophy.
—Nitin Nohria, The Atlantic, 10 June 2025
Their size is a reflection of the available prey base.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 9 June 2025
The cultural function of hair in the nineteenth century was, at its core, a reflection of the profound economic, political, and social transformation the United States experienced during that century, when nearly every structural facet of the country changed.
—Literary Hub, 9 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for reflection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflection
Noun
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But nothing is planned for Navy, Marines Trump is scheduled to deliver remarks celebrating 250 years of the U.S. Army, organizers say, with remarks and other celebration events expected to focus on various achievements and legacies of the branch.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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The remarks refer to a sweeping campaign unleashed by Xi with an aim to purge religious faiths of foreign influence and align them more closely with traditional Chinese culture – and the authoritarian rule of the officially atheist Communist Party.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
Noun
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But thanks to Eric Adams and Andrew Cuomo, every week there’s a headline uncovering a new scandal.—
Brad Lander,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2025
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Published on June 5 in the journal Criminal Law Forum, the investigation draws on direct archival evidence from Cambridge University that is helping fill in the gaps to a high-profile true crime scandal that would make headlines even today.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Despite these growing concerns, recent legislative efforts seek to limit the consideration of climate risk in financial decision-making.—
Carlos Cubelo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2025
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Two years ago, the court’s conservative majority outlawed consideration of race in university admissions.—
Mark Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
Noun
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A day after Devers’ comments to the media about playing first, Red Sox owner John Henry, team president Sam Kennedy and chief baseball officer Craig Breslow flew to Kansas City to meet with Devers and manager Alex Cora.—
Jimmy Golen,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2025
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Limit to 150 words, add line breaks for readability, and end with a question that encourages comments.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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It’s been a long time since Florida’s university system was put to such disgrace as the Board of Governors did Tuesday in rejecting the distinguished scholar Santa Ono as the lone finalist for president of the University of Florida.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
5 June 2025
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For decades, both Republican and Democratic administrations agreed ‒ at least for immigrants from Vietnam, a country the United States left in disgrace five decades years ago.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
Noun
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The verdict was reached after about nine hours of deliberations over two days.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
6 June 2025
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But Farber said that the discussions the juror described did not rise to the level of misconduct, but were typical, heated deliberations by a jury.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2025
Noun
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On a far lighter note, Quinn recalled her first trip to Annecy in 1987 with short Girls Night Out.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
8 June 2025
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The weekend ended on a high note for Kansas City Royals star Salvador Perez.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Dorai Home Dish Pad – Quick-Dry Diatomite Stone Drying Mat for Kitchen Counter Compressed diatomaceous earth will also hold onto stains, which makes sense given the fact that its job is to absorb moisture.—
Emily Farris,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 June 2025
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Many of the vessels were sunk in very deep water, and a reconnaissance mission would require a significant amount of time and funds, by which point the more than 80-year-old wrecks could be little more than rust stains on the seafloor.—
Asia London Palomba,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 June 2025
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“Reflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflection. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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