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
These reflections, too, would then be couched in a language too confusing for most readers to understand.
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Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
The house is haunted by a family of farmers that lived and died on the land, murdered horribly by the patriarch of the family, but really, the problem is the demon that controls the mirror and its dark reflections.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Seven-layer anti-reflective coating is applied to ward off glare and reflections.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
The unguarded personal reflections this prompts from Julian are profoundly moving, especially when coming from a towering actor who has also been a prominent gay activist for decades.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Through high school and into her 20s, Lerner filled journals with reflections about her life.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
When her mother leaves the room for a moment, she's accosted by a demonic entity that toys with her through funhouse-style reflections, creating this evil doppelganger of Judy.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
And Cali turned to the water, watching their reflections ebb and flow.
—Bryan Washington, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
Traditional robots have trouble changing reflections and shifting visual appearance, but CyRo focuses on how things feel and behave when touched and handled.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
The house is haunted by a family of farmers that lived and died on the land, murdered horribly by the patriarch of the family, but really, the problem is the demon that controls the mirror and its dark reflections.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Seven-layer anti-reflective coating is applied to ward off glare and reflections.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
The unguarded personal reflections this prompts from Julian are profoundly moving, especially when coming from a towering actor who has also been a prominent gay activist for decades.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Through high school and into her 20s, Lerner filled journals with reflections about her life.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
When her mother leaves the room for a moment, she's accosted by a demonic entity that toys with her through funhouse-style reflections, creating this evil doppelganger of Judy.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
And Cali turned to the water, watching their reflections ebb and flow.
—Bryan Washington, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
Traditional robots have trouble changing reflections and shifting visual appearance, but CyRo focuses on how things feel and behave when touched and handled.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflections
Noun
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But Newsom seems to have found his footing nationally by catering to angry anti-Trump Democrats, his conciliatory remarks in the aftermath of Kirk’s shooting notwithstanding.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Conversations from Industry Leaders The summit began with remarks from Bill Kramer, CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, who spoke to the enduring connection between Hollywood’s legacy and the future of digital creativity.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In that time, there have been romances and births and scandals and shocking deaths.—
Mark Meszoros,
Boston Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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Tyler Perry's Netflix thriller thrums with corporate intrigue, salacious scandals, and no shortage of one-liners.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But once it’s been sourced, there are a ton of considerations and intricacies before it can actually be used.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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This momentum persisted into 2025, with net acquisitions of 10 tonnes in July alone, driven by diversification strategies and geopolitical considerations.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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In Iowa last month, the state's insurance commissioner weighed increases ranging from 3% to 37% against a stream of angry public comments.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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In the days following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, numerous workers have been fired for their comments on his death, among them MSNBC political analyst Matthew Dowd.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations, cautioned that the talks were in the early stages and that no proposal has been finalized.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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Senior Justice Department officials have held internal deliberations in recent days over potentially issuing a rule that could restrict transgender individuals from being able to own firearms, two officials familiar with the discussions confirmed Thursday to ABC News.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At the 2025 ceremony, Cristin Milioti, accepting for The Penguin, pulled out the back of her therapy notes.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Most recently, President Joe Biden chose him in 2021 to serve on his Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court of the United States, Tribe's Harvard bio notes.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Scrub any stains with a soft sponge or brush.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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This process lifts stains without increasing their surface area, which can be an issue when scrubbing by hand with a cloth or brush.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The psychiatrist tried to determine how serious his suicidal thoughts were.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Investigators found notebooks filled with hate, violent thoughts and admiration for mass murderers, showing clear signs of deep mental instability.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Reflections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflections. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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