REFLECTIONS Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

reflections

noun

plural of reflection

as in remarks

a briefly expressed opinion does anyone want to share their reflections on the passage we just read?

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as in scandals

a cause of shame your constant lying is a serious reflection on your character

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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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short shrifts

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Recent Examples of reflections That helped guide the camera, which was constantly panning around the room, shooting through reflections on Steadicam, tracking with him. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2026 In an era when so many newspapers have struggled to survive the digital revolution, the Tribune remains one of my favorite places to explore what’s going on in our often chaotic world and to find quiet reflections from ordinary readers like me. — Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2026 Harbour-view rooms are unforgettable, especially as neon reflections shimmer across Victoria Harbour at night. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026 Hidden in Pieces, the band’s first proper live album, leans into that ache, recasting their early friction and ferocity into tender, clear-eyed reflections. — Megan Buerger, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2026 The matte finish fends off reflections, but colors lose a bit of their pop. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026 The real difference comes down to how those displays handle reflections. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026 The pattern decorates four styles, with materials and sparkling embellishment coming together in a play of reflections. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026 What readers are saying The conversation explores a range of opinions and nostalgic reflections on the changing quality and size of candy, particularly focusing on chocolate and peanut butter cups. — Megan McArdle, Washington Post, 30 Oct. 2026

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Noun

In her remarks, Wintour made the evening’s only direct reference to the midterms, reminiscing about attending a fundraising event for James Talarico, who successfully flipped Texas in the race for the Senate last night, alongside Burch.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026
The normally quiet state race became the focus on intense scrutiny because of a pattern of incendiary remarks by French, the former Tarrant County GOP chair.

— Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of remarks

Noun

While nearly 40% of South Africa’s population of 62 million live under the lower poverty line, according to the World Bank, ANC officials and allies have been implicated in enriching themselves in a succession of corruption scandals.

— Gerald Imray, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
There were reasons, or scandals, behind most of these departures.

— Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of scandals

Noun

This latest offering brings together three critical report tools in one assessment which will measure a facility’s environmental impact across key considerations such as energy and water while also tracking its reduction targets.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026
Capacity, observability, security, software distribution and operational support need to be incorporated into the platform design considerations.

— Karan Alang, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of considerations

Noun

Some are interpreting those comments as a departure from the divisive culture wars associated with the DeSantis administration for the past eight years.

— Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026
In the wake of Rivers’ initial comments, Jason Kidd, who also coached Antetokounmpo with the Bucks and now is an ESPN analyst, took a contrasting viewpoint.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2026

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The longtime preference of Husted, a former lieutenant governor, was to run for governor, according to multiple people familiar with internal party deliberations.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
During deliberations in Clancy’s trial, the jury foreperson wrote notes to the court saying a holdout juror was not following the law.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of deliberations

Noun

Autocallable ETFs generally use a portfolio of these notes, but the structure can vary from one fund family to the next.

— Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026
The speaker was capable of producing some pretty deep bass and hit all the bass notes that play throughout much of the verse and chorus, except for the very lowest note.

— Christian de Looper, PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2026

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