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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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
To tackle the challenge, the team employed advanced interferometry, a technique that merges laser light reflections from mirrors to detect infinitesimal distance changes.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
Weaver appeared on the Main Stage, where co-star Veronica Cartwright made a surprise appearance as Weaver mostly shared her memories and reflections on filming the genre-busting 1979 classic directed by Ridley Scott, as well as other entries in the franchise.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
Gibbs encountered the phrase while reading Open Water by British writer Caleb Azumah Nelson, whose reflections on Blackness, love, and fatherhood echoed Gibbs’s own story.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Oct. 2025
Grunwald played accordion as part of an ensemble, weaving in the American jazz tunes that sustained him and mixing in spoken reflections on his life.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 9 Oct. 2025
The reflections are often inches deep.
—Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 8 Oct. 2025
This localized approach not only broadened the scope of the exhibition but also ensured that visitors could see reflections of their own experiences within the gallery walls.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
The book also features the singer’s reflections on some of his darkest chapters and greatest musical triumphs, as well as his humble beginnings in Birmingham, England.
—Hank Shteamer, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The 89-minute movie includes a music video, behind-the-scenes footage, lyric videos and Swift’s personal reflections on songs from the album, according to AMC’s website.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
Weaver appeared on the Main Stage, where co-star Veronica Cartwright made a surprise appearance as Weaver mostly shared her memories and reflections on filming the genre-busting 1979 classic directed by Ridley Scott, as well as other entries in the franchise.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
Gibbs encountered the phrase while reading Open Water by British writer Caleb Azumah Nelson, whose reflections on Blackness, love, and fatherhood echoed Gibbs’s own story.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Oct. 2025
Grunwald played accordion as part of an ensemble, weaving in the American jazz tunes that sustained him and mixing in spoken reflections on his life.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 9 Oct. 2025
The reflections are often inches deep.
—Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 8 Oct. 2025
This localized approach not only broadened the scope of the exhibition but also ensured that visitors could see reflections of their own experiences within the gallery walls.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
The book also features the singer’s reflections on some of his darkest chapters and greatest musical triumphs, as well as his humble beginnings in Birmingham, England.
—Hank Shteamer, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The 89-minute movie includes a music video, behind-the-scenes footage, lyric videos and Swift’s personal reflections on songs from the album, according to AMC’s website.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflections
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The independent report, overseen by Gemma White KC, concluded that Westwood often made sexualized remarks on his shows, including comments about women’s breasts.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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While the response to those remarks was not necessarily positive, Weiss booked the panel on the same day as her first visit to CBS News’ Washington newsroom, where some staff have seen it as a symbolic victory.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Across decades, the two young men grow and evolve together – from acting school to the grandest stages – amid scandals and glory, brotherhood and betrayals, as each pushes to become the greatest living Kabuki master.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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Corporate fraud scandals, from Enron to WorldCom, led to the enactment of Sarbanes-Oxley, while the 2008 financial crisis gave rise to Dodd-Frank and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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There are other considerations linked to the mission to improve the atmosphere that also should be in the mix.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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But any potential changes must go through periods of stakeholder feedback and rulemaking considerations, the state energy commission said, so nothing will happen in the near term.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Confidential informants had apparently accused me of incendiary comments.—
Joe Garcia,
New Yorker,
12 Oct. 2025
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Thanks for playing — and share your scores in the comments!—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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His conviction was overturned in 2024 after an appeals court determined a juror had been improperly dismissed during deliberations.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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The other said deliberations were contentious, but respectful.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Pawpaws have a hard-to-place, unique flavor that gives notes of banana and mango, as well as a third, more mysterious thing.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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The rye character of the whiskey is definitely front and center, with notes of spice, fruit, vanilla, and caramel popping on every sip.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Saffiano leather ages beautifully and is known for its resistance to scratches, stains, and scuffs.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Oct. 2025
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Cream of Tartar & Lemon Juice Paste Like baking soda and hydrogen peroxide, cream of tartar and lemon shockingly has cleaning and brightening properties that are effective for lifting dirt and stains off grout lines.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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His ample thoughts on the matter are informed by a lifetime spent in conscious retrospect on his accomplishments and how the perception of his relationship with them is shared publicly.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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On Monday, Ryan Day, the head coach of Penn State's Big Ten rival Ohio State, was asked his thoughts about Franklin's dismissal.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Reflections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflections. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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