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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
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
This work by Helen Cammock, which was commissioned in 2023 and has been on temporary display at the NPG since September 2025, is created and narrated by the artist and includes her personal reflections on historical and current events.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 18 June 2026
The Lotus bangles exemplify that thinking—open, architectural lines invite light to pass through the forms, casting reflections and subtle tonal variations as the wrist moves—objects made to engage naturally with the body.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
Combining reflections with love letters with poetry, this strange amalgam reconstructs the author’s days as a college champ.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
The black curtain was lowered again leaving the witnesses staring at their own reflections.
—Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 June 2026
Even compared to 2023’s excellent Alive People, the mood is light, the pace is slow, and her reflections are lucid to the point of being haikuesque.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 16 June 2026
Vance blends together his reflections on faith and politics in Communion, not least in his discussion of the Vatican, an institution with which Vance has been unafraid to tangle.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026
View from the East Wing includes reflections on four years in the White House as First Lady—a period that included COVID, the start of the war in Ukraine, trips overseas, and initiatives to bolster women’s health and community colleges.
—Julia Terruso, Time, 11 June 2026
Precious Fondren, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
This work by Helen Cammock, which was commissioned in 2023 and has been on temporary display at the NPG since September 2025, is created and narrated by the artist and includes her personal reflections on historical and current events.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 18 June 2026
The Lotus bangles exemplify that thinking—open, architectural lines invite light to pass through the forms, casting reflections and subtle tonal variations as the wrist moves—objects made to engage naturally with the body.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
Combining reflections with love letters with poetry, this strange amalgam reconstructs the author’s days as a college champ.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
The black curtain was lowered again leaving the witnesses staring at their own reflections.
—Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 June 2026
Even compared to 2023’s excellent Alive People, the mood is light, the pace is slow, and her reflections are lucid to the point of being haikuesque.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 16 June 2026
Vance blends together his reflections on faith and politics in Communion, not least in his discussion of the Vatican, an institution with which Vance has been unafraid to tangle.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026
View from the East Wing includes reflections on four years in the White House as First Lady—a period that included COVID, the start of the war in Ukraine, trips overseas, and initiatives to bolster women’s health and community colleges.
—Julia Terruso, Time, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflections
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Closer is reporting that Eugenie was heckled by a man who made several remarks about her father months ago, and that she has been left wary after having to call the royal protection team.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
16 June 2026
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Continue reading … OUT OF TOUCH — Texas Democrat's old grocery-store remarks clash with affordability campaign.—
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FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Starmer is historically unpopular in Britain after a series of scandals and policy missteps, with critics accusing him of lacking a political vision for remedying the country’s stagnant post-Brexit economy.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Whether Paxton’s or Platner’s partisan voters end up coalescing around them despite their scandals remains to be seen.—
Charlie Hunt,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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Cole also joined for practical considerations.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Bathroom etiquette and safety considerations Crews would rather passengers stay seated than crowd into the aisle, and much of what looks like strict bathroom etiquette is really about safety.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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Vote on the choices below and visit the comments section to weigh in.—
Ashley Fetters Maloy,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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Hokit, who has a history of making tasteless comments after his fights, including the same Obama jab, drew mixed reaction from the UFC Freedom 250 crowd — and also from social media users, with some repeating the false claim in the comments on Hokit’s Instagram page and others chiding it.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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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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Commissioners have heard presentations from county officials and deliberations will continue through Wednesday, June 17, according to Tripple’s presentation.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
15 June 2026
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She was marginalized and not included in the deliberations to attack Venezuela or Iran.—
Arthur House,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
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In an interview included in press notes for the film, the filmmaker explained the origins of the project.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
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Nvidia sold $25 billion of senior unsecured notes on June 15, its first bond sale since 2021, across maturities stretching to 2056.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Cleaning Pots And Pans Coffee grounds are a natural abrasive and can be added to any dish soap and water combo to scrub away pesky scum and food stains.—
Joey Skladany,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
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Scratches, streaks, and a hazy appearance are common results of treating oven glass like any other surface, especially when stains have been baked on for some time.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
17 June 2026
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“Reflections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflections. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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