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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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Recent Examples of reflections
Presumably they’re distorted reflections of other humans.
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Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Through witty and accessible reflections of his life and ideas, the book offers a compelling introduction to how philosophy is both a way of thinking and living.
—Theodore McDarrah, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Some of those memories are on video — including this podcast with reflections on his relationship with Sheikh Hamad and the rise of Qatar’s energy industry.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 28 May 2026
Its high-contrast CrystGlow HVA panel reduces light reflections, while up to 2,800 precise dimming zones deliver pure ink blacks alongside an intense HDR 2600 nits of peak brightness.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
However, isolating signals in complex, noisy environments filled with background clutter and self-motion reflections poses a major survival challenge.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
One of the film’s biggest reflections involves a heady discourse on dialectical materialism, a complicated philosophical principle based on how opposing forces and contradictions fuel change.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
As a result, in 2016, a number of students secretly started jotting down Fasano’s wisest reflections and surprised him with a notebook filled with them at the end of the semester.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Historically, Rostam solo albums are full of pensive and personal moments—reflections on life while taking long walks, weighing conflicted emotions while lounging in bed—and this one is no exception.
—Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 15 May 2026
Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Through witty and accessible reflections of his life and ideas, the book offers a compelling introduction to how philosophy is both a way of thinking and living.
—Theodore McDarrah, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Some of those memories are on video — including this podcast with reflections on his relationship with Sheikh Hamad and the rise of Qatar’s energy industry.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 28 May 2026
Its high-contrast CrystGlow HVA panel reduces light reflections, while up to 2,800 precise dimming zones deliver pure ink blacks alongside an intense HDR 2600 nits of peak brightness.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
However, isolating signals in complex, noisy environments filled with background clutter and self-motion reflections poses a major survival challenge.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
One of the film’s biggest reflections involves a heady discourse on dialectical materialism, a complicated philosophical principle based on how opposing forces and contradictions fuel change.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
As a result, in 2016, a number of students secretly started jotting down Fasano’s wisest reflections and surprised him with a notebook filled with them at the end of the semester.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Historically, Rostam solo albums are full of pensive and personal moments—reflections on life while taking long walks, weighing conflicted emotions while lounging in bed—and this one is no exception.
—Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflections
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Pelley’s scathing remarks immediately leaked to outside news outlets and ignited a crisis inside CBS.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Her remarks came just hours after Romania requested an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday following a Russian drone strike that hit a residential building in the Romanian city of Galați on May 29.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Faced with a question at today’s Enders TMT Leaders Live Conference over a string of scandals at the BBC that have taken place in recent months, damaging trust, Talfan Davies said the audience moves on.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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The show touches on a number of contemporary social issues, like doping scandals and gay athletes in professional sports.—
Roberto Prieto,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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Outside of income, there are additional demographic considerations driving these trends within the segment of single female homeowners.—
Kathy Collins,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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In 2025, the office was hoping to tackle neuroethics — questions of sentience in brain organoids and considerations for recipients of brain-computer interfaces.—
Megan Molteni,
STAT,
5 June 2026
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Any questions, comments or complaints regarding this Sweepstakes must be directed to the Sponsor only, and NOT to Instagram, Facebook, or their affiliated entities.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
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But the comments are where the fun really starts.—
Richard Wagoner,
Daily News,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Had all those court cases and public disgraces dampened his hubris?—
Maer Roshan,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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Attorneys will finalize jury instructions before deliberations begin following the closing arguments on Tuesday.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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Closing arguments in the case are slated for Tuesday morning, after which the jury will start deliberations.—
Suzanne Gamboa,
NBC news,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Kids ages 9 through 12, the advisory notes, should not operate any e-bike faster than 10 mph.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Zach Thomas brought his fellow linebackers over to his home for film study sessions each week during the season to share his notes on opposing teams and players.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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Use a baking soda paste to help with stubborn stains.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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To wash a pet’s bed, vacuum it first to pick up fur, then spot-treat any stains before laundering it according to the care tag instructions.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
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“Reflections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflections. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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