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
The glass must be strong and the surface clean, as reflections below the glass have to be controlled, along with balanced lighting from underneath, and even the ceiling background is carefully planned.
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Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
The death of former Vice President Dick Cheney earlier this week has evoked divisive reflections across the United States toward one of Washington's most influential figures of the century.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Part therapy session, part history project, the exercise draws from Indigenous traditions to cultivate memories and bring out reflections about the Ojibwe language, practices and community.
—Holly J. McDede, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
By modeling the physics behind this phenomenon, researchers discovered that the human hand’s sensitivity approaches the theoretical limit of what can be detected through mechanical reflections.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
Some shared their reflections on the deadly event while trying to process what happened.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Its anti-glare matte display keeps reflections in check, and motion and brightness sensor automatically adjust settings that would suit you.
—PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2025
Equally illuminating are the candid, often unflattering, reflections of his exes (including Isabella Rossellini) and daughters, who for decades took a back seat to his art-making and addictions.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Tweaks to videos like removing smoke or reflections in water surfaces or changing shadows or lighting, can be handled across entire videos instead of a frame at a time.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
The death of former Vice President Dick Cheney earlier this week has evoked divisive reflections across the United States toward one of Washington's most influential figures of the century.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Part therapy session, part history project, the exercise draws from Indigenous traditions to cultivate memories and bring out reflections about the Ojibwe language, practices and community.
—Holly J. McDede, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
By modeling the physics behind this phenomenon, researchers discovered that the human hand’s sensitivity approaches the theoretical limit of what can be detected through mechanical reflections.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
Some shared their reflections on the deadly event while trying to process what happened.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Its anti-glare matte display keeps reflections in check, and motion and brightness sensor automatically adjust settings that would suit you.
—PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2025
Equally illuminating are the candid, often unflattering, reflections of his exes (including Isabella Rossellini) and daughters, who for decades took a back seat to his art-making and addictions.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Tweaks to videos like removing smoke or reflections in water surfaces or changing shadows or lighting, can be handled across entire videos instead of a frame at a time.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflections
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Park’s remarks came two days after the official one-year anniversary of the start of the fires.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Entertainment Weekly has reached out to multiple Charmed producers for comment on McGowan's remarks.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Jan. 2026
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Miami won three more titles under Jimmy Johnson and Dennis Erickson before NCAA scandals contributed to a fall-off in the mid-to-late 1990s.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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But from the onset, the panel was plagued by political infighting and corruption scandals.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Safety considerations vary by supplement and by individual health status.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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Unfortunately for the newly stateless nine, MLB’s backstopping won’t include any cash considerations.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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His 2007 remarks on race were not the first time Watson struck a nerve with his comments.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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But after receiving backlash from within his own party over the comments, Wadephul has sought to stress that his overall view remains in alignment with his party.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Was the trader just lucky or privy to classified government deliberations?—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
5 Jan. 2026
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This story delves into the power and water demands of data centers and the deliberations of policymakers about this rising industry.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The prosecutor’s spokesperson said Yeo was making excuses that did not make sense about the notes discovered on his mobile phone.—
Reuters 2 hr ago,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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In this edition, translators Ana Martínez and Heather Hennes add a preface and explanatory notes that give additional context to the story.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Snag it in black, white, green, blue, or maple or walnut wood stains in sizes ranging from 4 by 4 inches to 8 by 10 inches.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Additional Tips Avoid using hairspray to clean nail polish stains.—
Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to his brother Don Swayze and [Sean’s] children.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Boise State head coach Leon Rice doesn’t often give much away when talking about his team in public, keeping his harshest thoughts to himself and for the locker room.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Reflections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflections. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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