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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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
There are micro-twists within the major ones, expressive fillips that blend confessions and aphorisms, and grand reflections along with jousts of seductive wit.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
Expect bleary-eyed reflections on his long career and hopefully some all-star cameos.
—Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
The annual address — the fourth delivered by Aitken — is a moment for the mayor to share reflections on the city’s accomplishments and goals moving forward.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 29 Apr. 2026
Charles joined to hear their reflections on investment opportunities in the UK.
—Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
In 2024, Buffett offered prescient reflections on the unruliness of the market, long before the prediction markets began to sway Wall Street.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Roberts saw reflections of her younger self in the students sitting in front of her.
—Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Blogging platforms allowed users to easily post personal reflections or comment on everything from the news to sports to their favorite shoes.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Here, the layers of the thin-film stack in the material are precisely measured so that unwanted reflections – which would normally waste energy – are cancelled out by the light waves bumping into each other, leaving more energy for the panel to collect.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
Expect bleary-eyed reflections on his long career and hopefully some all-star cameos.
—Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
The annual address — the fourth delivered by Aitken — is a moment for the mayor to share reflections on the city’s accomplishments and goals moving forward.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 29 Apr. 2026
Charles joined to hear their reflections on investment opportunities in the UK.
—Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
In 2024, Buffett offered prescient reflections on the unruliness of the market, long before the prediction markets began to sway Wall Street.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Roberts saw reflections of her younger self in the students sitting in front of her.
—Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Blogging platforms allowed users to easily post personal reflections or comment on everything from the news to sports to their favorite shoes.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Here, the layers of the thin-film stack in the material are precisely measured so that unwanted reflections – which would normally waste energy – are cancelled out by the light waves bumping into each other, leaving more energy for the panel to collect.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflections
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In their applause and standing ovations, Democrats were clearly more supportive than many Republicans of King Charles' remarks stressing the importance of the NATO alliance and protecting the environment.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The 20-minute speech to Congress may amount to the most extensive public remarks Charles will deliver during his trip.—
Steven Sloan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Christian rock band the Newsboys and their co-founder Wes Campbell have filed a wide-ranging lawsuit in the wake of scandals that brought their career to a halt.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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Such scandals have plagued the Lee family before.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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That stance could be partly down to domestic political considerations, Ciolan said.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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If a board chooses to install monitoring cameras, what considerations might be considered?—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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His comments feel especially pointed considering that throughout the Nancy Guthrie investigation, there has been a lot of focus on Savannah Guthrie’s sister, Annie, and her husband, Tommaso Cioni.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
27 Apr. 2026
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In the comments section, some viewers said Casablancas represented a model for how artists should take a stand against Israel and its supporters.—
Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 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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The split decision came after tense deliberations, with jurors initially sent back after one member broke ranks during polling, forcing further discussion before a final verdict was reached.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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If the time window passes without a decision, the petition is considered denied, and local prosecutors would then begin their re-filing deliberations.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Jennifer Naitaki, a Michaelson Center for Public Policy senior advisor, said the group’s workers keep notes on how the dogs behave outside their kennels, something that helps match the dogs with appropriate new homes.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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When used correctly, that power can be harnessed for good, heightening the citrus fruit’s bright, piercing notes to soaring new heights.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
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In some cases, washing white clothes in hot water can help remove stains and maintain brightness.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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Items must be returned in new condition, without stains, tears, damages, or signs of use.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Reflections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflections. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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