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 Adding to the intriguing angles of this latest superhero flick is the addition of the psychologically fractured antagonist known as The Sentry and his dark reflection, The Void. Jeff Spry, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2025 Their firsthand reflections only reinforce Rudd’s claim that Xi has been a singularly transformative political figure. Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025 For some, every consumption choice is a reflection of their values. Ryan Miller, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025 Sunday, Nantz will front a piece on Bernhard Langer, along with a reflection of Spieth’s 2015 Masters victory hosted by Immelman. Richard Deitsch, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reflection
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Noun
  • During an afternoon commencement ceremony, UC President Neville Pinto called for a moment of silence in his opening remarks.
    Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2025
  • During his remarks, Zeldin said the new EPA structure would help the agency better understand how the chemicals impact human health and the environment.
    Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 2 May 2025
Noun
  • They don’t get hurt or test positive for steroids or have off-field scandals.
    Michael Salfino, New York Times, 1 May 2025
  • The whole scandal has raised questions about how Trump's team handles this kind of sensitive information, record-keeping and for what exactly congressional Republicans would hold the administration accountable.
    Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • And to realize the full capabilities of 18A requires chip designers to make specific considerations from the start.
    Marco Chiappetta, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Without such careful consideration, Goldman predicts a dystopian future prompted by age verification laws.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The Hill has reached out to the White House for comment.
    Aris Folley, The Hill, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Amazon did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Northwest Stadium would be light years better than that current disgrace of a football stadium that the Terrapins currently call home.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2025
  • The Kingmaker shows how Imelda Marcos was able to overcome exile and disgrace after the ouster of her husband, dictator Ferdinand Marcos, and eventually resuscitate her image and her children’s political viability.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • As such, the results of this list should not be used as the sole source of information for future deliberations.
    TIME Staff, Time, 29 Apr. 2025
  • All things considered, the economic policymaking of Trump’s team looks less like rational deliberation and more like firefighting while knowing that the fire chief is the primary arsonist.
    John Cassidy, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • In the evening Heiss came to Prima’s apartment, even though her note had explicitly forbidden it.
    Lillian Fishman, New Yorker, 4 May 2025
  • On her 65th birthday on April 23, Bertinelli penned an Instagram note to her 1.6 million followers.
    Jay Stahl, USA Today, 4 May 2025
Noun
  • While any first-round loss is a stain on the Lakers’ legacy, at least this loss comes with hope.
    Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
  • Although it’s made from a cushy fabric, the rug won’t hold stains and just needs to be spot-cleaned with soap and water.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025

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“Reflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflection. Accessed 9 May. 2025.

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