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
When her mother leaves the room for a moment, she's accosted by a demonic entity that toys with her through funhouse-style reflections, creating this evil doppelganger of Judy.
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Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
And Cali turned to the water, watching their reflections ebb and flow.
—Bryan Washington, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
Traditional robots have trouble changing reflections and shifting visual appearance, but CyRo focuses on how things feel and behave when touched and handled.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
The movie pulls a few nifty tricks with that item, catching ghosts in reflections that can’t be seen in the room and vice versa, though the best mirror scene is one in which Judy is left alone in a changing room lined with them while trying on a wedding dress.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
Working closely with clients everywhere from Orange County to Nashville, Jux and Co Studio thoughtfully crafts interiors that are true reflections of their owners.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
Their reflections mirror the experiences of so many in my hometown.
—Tyrone Turner, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025
The city is home for them, and the documentary ends with a montage of reflections on what makes the city unique and resilient.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 27 Aug. 2025
The reflections on power, influence and the weight of the past are unquestionably relevant.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
And Cali turned to the water, watching their reflections ebb and flow.
—Bryan Washington, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
Traditional robots have trouble changing reflections and shifting visual appearance, but CyRo focuses on how things feel and behave when touched and handled.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
The movie pulls a few nifty tricks with that item, catching ghosts in reflections that can’t be seen in the room and vice versa, though the best mirror scene is one in which Judy is left alone in a changing room lined with them while trying on a wedding dress.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
Working closely with clients everywhere from Orange County to Nashville, Jux and Co Studio thoughtfully crafts interiors that are true reflections of their owners.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
Their reflections mirror the experiences of so many in my hometown.
—Tyrone Turner, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025
The city is home for them, and the documentary ends with a montage of reflections on what makes the city unique and resilient.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 27 Aug. 2025
The reflections on power, influence and the weight of the past are unquestionably relevant.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflections
Noun
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Roy Trinidad, a spokesperson for the Armed Forces of the Philippines' West Philippine Sea office, dismissed the remarks.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The remarks came as senators of both major parties affirmed the importance of the political independence of the Fed during an hourslong confirmation hearing before the Senate committee on housing, banking and urban affairs.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
4 Sep. 2025
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What scandals have the goat mayors faced?—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Cawthorn, 30, served one term in Congress representing North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District, but his constituents voted him out of office after a series of scandals turned him from a rising star in the Republican Party to a name associated with trouble.—
Danielle Battaglia,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Immigration and confidence are two major considerations for David Doyle, Macquarie’s head of economics.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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In their permit applications, companies cite this reality, often listing financial considerations as the reason for seeking exemptions, Oilfield Witness found.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
4 Sep. 2025
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There were similar comments about inspiration from Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem last summer, and by Indian Neeraj Chopra in 2021.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Gallardo's comments were a noteworthy shift.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations, cautioned that the talks were in the early stages and that no proposal has been finalized.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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Senior Justice Department officials have held internal deliberations in recent days over potentially issuing a rule that could restrict transgender individuals from being able to own firearms, two officials familiar with the discussions confirmed Thursday to ABC News.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In 2022, Dell'Anno released his debut cookbook, Giuseppe's Italian Bakes, which includes family recipes, many of which were sourced from his father's personal notes.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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As his personal website notes, Arey was born with Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency, and the upper part of his femur bone was malformed.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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,
7 Sep. 2025
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Still, sometimes the heat is impossible to ignore — evident in the small sweat stains on Dinkel’s blue collared shirt.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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As a lifelong Catholic, thoughts and prayers, and knowing God is watching over me, give me comfort and the strength to get through tumultuous times.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Want to stay up to date on IndieWire’s film reviews and critical thoughts?—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Reflections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflections. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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