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 It was filled with sunlight that bounced off the reflections and brought all the romantic colors out to play. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026 Here, Monet painted his monumental Nymphéas series—around 250 canvases—capturing shifting reflections of sky, willow, and blossom. — Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Dinu’s reflections are intercut with stories from their past, memories of Varsha’s therapeutic work, and stories of the migrants and post-partition refugees who lived and worked at Tavoy. — Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026 Accompanied by firsthand reflections from the photographers, these images offer a glimpse of how local communities gathered to share in the Cup, as well as the observations that stayed with the photographers who documented it. — Meredith Nierman, NPR, 17 July 2026 The reflections from millions of debris shards would collectively increase light pollution worldwide, making astronomical observations more challenging even in the most remote locations on the planet. — David M. Klein, Washington Post, 16 July 2026 Harry’s reflections on grief carried a deeply personal resonance. — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026 An exception is a pair of teen-agers whose reflections on their concord are among the most beautiful in the book. — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 13 July 2026 Mulaney’s headlining set centered on stories about life with wife Olivia Munn and their two children, Malcolm and Mei, mixing family anecdotes with reflections on his hometown. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 13 July 2026

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Noun

In Gershman’s view today, Uebelhoer’s remarks had no impact on Sebold or the verdict.

— Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 17 July 2026
John Buse of the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill took his place, explaining the situation to attendees in remarks critical of the ADA’s actions.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026

Definition of remarks

Noun

Following the completion of the UBA-NBN merger, the team was preparing for the Olympics in Paris and there are deepfake scandals, high-stakes environmental cover up by Wolf River and all the usual corporate politics.

— Peter White, Deadline, 23 July 2026
Topics include retirement, nonprofits/charities, personal finance, taxes, scandals and other matters that interest him.

— Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of scandals

Noun

The Chinese optical transceivers firm has started to gauge interest from investors, and details such as size and timing may change while deliberations are ongoing, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

— Justina Lee, CNBC, 20 July 2026
Homer depicts a strange and troubling world, in which human existence is continuously subject to the deliberations and whims of deities who have motives of their own.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 July 2026

Definition of deliberations

Noun

Crumbled feta adds a salty tang, and a touch of chile brings pops of heat that balance the salad’s citrusy notes.

— Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 21 July 2026
The stock jumped more than 5% after the American conglomerate behind Scotch tape and Post-it notes posted second quarter earnings and revenue that beat expectations, and raised its full-year guidance.

— Sarah Min, CNBC, 21 July 2026

Definition of notes

Noun

Another criminalist testified earlier in the multi-day probable cause hearing that several Clorox-type wipes covered in brown stains were found in an inner trash bag placed inside the outer bag.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026
Removing Stains From Linoleum Floors Linoleum floors can get stains and discoloration from heavy foot traffic, food spills, pets, or heavy furniture that’s been sitting on them for some time.

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 23 July 2026

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