reflection

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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 split-second stomach lurch its fictional deathtraps induce is a reflection of our own greatest fears. Gayle Sequeira, Vulture, 16 May 2025 This display treatment is an industry first on a laptop, and according to Acer's testing, cuts down on reflections by as much as 95% compared with other anti-glare glass alternatives. Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 16 May 2025 Each one is distinct in its teachings and philosophies and its architectural style seems to be a direct reflection of that. Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025 These collaborations help establish trust and credibility while ensuring that the platform remains a true reflection of local perspectives. Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 3 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for reflection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflection
Noun
  • Fed up with the negativity, Hunter took to a Twitch stream to openly express his frustration and share how deeply the hurtful remarks have affected him.
    Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 May 2025
  • Less than 24 hours later, his remarks reached the walls of President Donald Trump’s Justice Department, triggering an investigation into City Hall’s hiring practices.
    Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
Noun
  • The flamboyant Powell, a famed political figure in the city first elected to the House in 1944, was ill and haunted by scandal at the time.
    Deepti Hajela, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2025
  • Still, after being embroiled in the scandal, Rangel was reelected and went on to serve two more terms in Congress -- and was still widely respected.
    Sarah Beth Hensley, ABC News, 26 May 2025
Noun
  • The measure, which would implement much of Trump’s second-term agenda, will now go to the Senate for consideration.
    Amy DeLaura, The Washington Examiner, 24 May 2025
  • Florida, for example, prohibits state institutions from giving preferential consideration for employment, admission, or promotion.
    Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 24 May 2025
Noun
  • Examples include merge requests, commits, bug descriptions and comments, and source code.
    Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 23 May 2025
  • This article has been updated to add comment from Erwin Chemerinsky.
    Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Noun
  • Kim Soo-hyun is now weathering his own public disgrace.
    Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
  • Alfie’s liberation doesn’t go well for him, but his public disgrace can’t undo the goodwill he’s established through his championing of art.
    Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
Noun
  • The decision, which comes more than a month after the Season 3 finale was released April 17, followed lengthy deliberations.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 23 May 2025
  • The reconciliation bill will first need to be voted out of the House Rules Committee, which began deliberations at 1 a.m. Republicans can only afford to lose three members for the bill to pass the full House.
    Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 21 May 2025
Noun
  • Payne’s note to agency employees listed two email addresses — one belonging to the EPA and one to the Office of Personnel Management — where EPA employees could send details about DEI efforts.
    Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 16 May 2025
  • For a few seconds, save for a piano playing a few pensive notes, there was silence.
    Edwin Goei, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
Noun
  • Choose a bright, cheery yellow paint or opt for a deep chocolate stain with white window trim for a classic cabin vibe.
    Brittany VanDerBill, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 May 2025
  • Yves Saint Laurent Vinyl Cream Lip Stain $41 $30 Nordstrom Rack YSL's Vinyl Cream Lip Stain brings the staying power of a lip stain and the shine factor of a gloss.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 23 May 2025

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“Reflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflection. Accessed 30 May. 2025.

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