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
Twain reserved his most mordant reflections on American politics for Congress, in his time the most potent—and corrupt—branch of government.
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Ron Chernow,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
Their reflections suggest that Black women’s leadership has never simply been about surviving hostility.
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Jallicia Jolly,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The contrast between puerile bits about pissing and resonant reflections on slow-motion death is an effective one, enhancing the impact of each tactic in turn.
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Alison Herman,
Variety,
30 June 2026
The new searchable databases work against those calls, encouraging Germans to look more closely at their own families’ association with Nazism and prompting fresh reflections on how ordinary citizens came to normalize extremism.
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Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
In that grandest of country music traditions, the Disarmers’ songs were honest reflections of the blackout-chasing lives the members were living, but that changed when Shook got sober in 2019.
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Brad Sanders,
Pitchfork,
26 June 2026
At that hour, reflections ripple across ceilings and corridors, softening the intensity of the landscape outside.
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Mona Basharat,
Architectural Digest,
25 June 2026
The audiobook also includes exclusive material from Hernandez's stage show and life on the road, and reflections of her childhood.
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Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
This time around required him to carry the character’s story through his own reflections.
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Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Ron Chernow,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
Their reflections suggest that Black women’s leadership has never simply been about surviving hostility.
—
Jallicia Jolly,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The contrast between puerile bits about pissing and resonant reflections on slow-motion death is an effective one, enhancing the impact of each tactic in turn.
—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
30 June 2026
The new searchable databases work against those calls, encouraging Germans to look more closely at their own families’ association with Nazism and prompting fresh reflections on how ordinary citizens came to normalize extremism.
—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
In that grandest of country music traditions, the Disarmers’ songs were honest reflections of the blackout-chasing lives the members were living, but that changed when Shook got sober in 2019.
—
Brad Sanders,
Pitchfork,
26 June 2026
At that hour, reflections ripple across ceilings and corridors, softening the intensity of the landscape outside.
—
Mona Basharat,
Architectural Digest,
25 June 2026
The audiobook also includes exclusive material from Hernandez's stage show and life on the road, and reflections of her childhood.
—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
This time around required him to carry the character’s story through his own reflections.
—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflections
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Her remarks come amid mounting allegations that military restrictions slowed aid deliveries and prevented civilians—and in some cases rescue crews—from getting to critical areas during the early phase of the emergency.
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After the president's remarks, the night will end with a massive fireworks display.
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There have been other scandals and fan-angering moments over the years.
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Polls show public opposition to legalized sports betting is mounting amid match-fixing scandals, social media harassment and aggressive marketing.
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Among the considerations was whether there was a fence in front of the culvert that literally stops a fish from going through.
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Kam Jones, the 38th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, went from Indiana to Chicago in the trade along with draft assets and cash considerations.
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Social media sites used for hateful comments Pumphrey made threatening posts on the social media platform YouTube and other social media sites, according to the guilty plea.
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But since reports linked the couple's big day to Madison Square Garden on July 3, new details have continued to emerge — from public permits and venue schedules to comments from teammates, city officials and the bride and groom.
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Had all those court cases and public disgraces dampened his hubris?
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Jurors began deliberations Monday afternoon in the murder trial of Dandrae Martin and Mtula Payton, the surviving defendants in Sacramento’s deadliest-ever mass shooting, in Sacramento Superior Court.
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On Thursday The New York Times reported, citing people involved in the deliberations, that OpenAI is leaning toward holding off until next year.
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More reading Here’s our look at 10 news, notes, quotes and nuggets on Portis.
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The space will also be imbued with Emirates signature scent, which has notes of bergamot, citrus, and soft wood.
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Using a fabric rinse instead of detergent can also break down stubborn deodorant stains.
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Furniture bears scratches, repairs, and stains that remind us that somebody was here before.
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“Reflections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflections. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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