1
as in remarks
a briefly expressed opinion
does anyone want to share their reflections on the passage we just read?
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2
as in scandals
a cause of shame
your constant lying is a serious reflection on your character
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3
as in considerations
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 reflections
Each image was paired with touching personal stories and candid reflections from her time on set, offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse into her experience.
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Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
With its remoteness, the forest makes for an ideal spot to take in the Northern Lights, with nearby waterbodies like Lake Pend Oreille providing beautiful reflections of the light show.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Even the clearest object can be given away by reflections of light from the surface.
—Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
In addition to pictures of the tour, the book also includes photos of designer sketches, costumes, instruments, and set pieces, and there are even reflections of the tour written by Taylor Swift.
—Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Hires are usually reflections of their predecessors, if not stark contrasts by design.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
Passions run as high as style, and candor and fervor blend with humor, to endow anecdotes and reflections with pride and purpose along with mourning and indignation.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2025
Narrated through Maeda’s own reflections, the film charts his journey from Tokyo childhood to culinary reinvention in the Basque Country, anchoring his dishes in local landscapes and myths.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
Highlights of his new hour include a celebration of his Palestinian heritage, reflections on the birth of his son, and a critical look at the TSA.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 22 Sep. 2025
Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
With its remoteness, the forest makes for an ideal spot to take in the Northern Lights, with nearby waterbodies like Lake Pend Oreille providing beautiful reflections of the light show.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Even the clearest object can be given away by reflections of light from the surface.
—Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
In addition to pictures of the tour, the book also includes photos of designer sketches, costumes, instruments, and set pieces, and there are even reflections of the tour written by Taylor Swift.
—Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Hires are usually reflections of their predecessors, if not stark contrasts by design.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
Passions run as high as style, and candor and fervor blend with humor, to endow anecdotes and reflections with pride and purpose along with mourning and indignation.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2025
Narrated through Maeda’s own reflections, the film charts his journey from Tokyo childhood to culinary reinvention in the Basque Country, anchoring his dishes in local landscapes and myths.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
Highlights of his new hour include a celebration of his Palestinian heritage, reflections on the birth of his son, and a critical look at the TSA.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflections
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Procell's remarks specifically focused on finding funding for the office and improving youth engagement.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Rowe also cited remarks covered by Fortune from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang about the need for blue-collar workers to power the data-center infrastructure underlying the AI boom.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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It is loosely inspired by the notorious Bettencourt affair, one of France’s most sensational political scandals.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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That show and its subsequent spinoff, Counting On, were canceled following the various scandals tied to Amy's cousin, Josh Duggar.—
Dory Jackson,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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There are economic considerations including freight costs, the cargo transported and how quickly it’s needed, said Klaus Dodds, a geopolitical analyst and senior research fellow at RAND Europe, a research institute.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Other old-car issues, such as gremlins impacting the electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and exhaust systems, are ongoing considerations.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
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While the 49ers maintain that Saleh’s comments were meant to be purely complimentary, Coen and the Jaguars didn’t perceive it as such, which is why Coen came in guns blazing after Sunday’s win.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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Although Fullkrug didn’t get fined over the episode, Potter was not pleased with the comments, which further cemented his view of a player who is one of West Ham’s highest earners.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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The $470 million figure emerged during city council deliberations and was later confirmed by the foundation in its 2020 annual report.—
Christine Valora,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Sep. 2025
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The decision came during an executive session at a meeting in May 2023, with no details of the deliberations, state records show.—
Gretchen Morgenson,
NBC news,
25 Sep. 2025
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Made with slow-cooker apple butter that runs through the center of the cake batter like a tunnel, this dense cake has notes of fall spice in every bite.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
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In March 2011, the FBI released the notes to the public, calling them one of its top unsolved codes — by then, McCormick had been dead for more than a decade.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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From pretreating stains to drying methods and brightening tricks, here’s exactly how to wash white towels the right way.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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After the hat has cooled, Rosa—a factory floor veteran of 30 years—will steam it to relax the fur’s fibers, and then inspect it for stains and imperfections.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
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Whoopi Goldberg is the latest celebrity to share her thoughts on controversial AI actress Tilly Norwood.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Hit the comments with all your thoughts!—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Reflections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflections. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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