reflections

noun

plural of reflection
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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3
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 That helped guide the camera, which was constantly panning around the room, shooting through reflections on Steadicam, tracking with him. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2026 In an era when so many newspapers have struggled to survive the digital revolution, the Tribune remains one of my favorite places to explore what’s going on in our often chaotic world and to find quiet reflections from ordinary readers like me. — Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2026 Harbour-view rooms are unforgettable, especially as neon reflections shimmer across Victoria Harbour at night. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026 Hidden in Pieces, the band’s first proper live album, leans into that ache, recasting their early friction and ferocity into tender, clear-eyed reflections. — Megan Buerger, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2026 The matte finish fends off reflections, but colors lose a bit of their pop. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026 The real difference comes down to how those displays handle reflections. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026 The pattern decorates four styles, with materials and sparkling embellishment coming together in a play of reflections. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026 What readers are saying The conversation explores a range of opinions and nostalgic reflections on the changing quality and size of candy, particularly focusing on chocolate and peanut butter cups. — Megan McArdle, Washington Post, 30 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflections
  1. remarks
  2. scandals
  3. considerations
  4. comments
  5. disgraces
  6. deliberations
  7. notes
  8. stains
Noun
  • In her remarks, Wintour made the evening’s only direct reference to the midterms, reminiscing about attending a fundraising event for James Talarico, who successfully flipped Texas in the race for the Senate last night, alongside Burch.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The normally quiet state race became the focus on intense scrutiny because of a pattern of incendiary remarks by French, the former Tarrant County GOP chair.
    — Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of remarks
Noun
  • But Paxton, who has been dogged by scandals and trailed in polls, has gotten a lifeline from Elon Musk, who lives in Texas and has several businesses headquartered there.
    — Justin Papp, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Demuth has made the state's fraud scandals a centerpiece of her campaign.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of scandals
Noun
  • This latest offering brings together three critical report tools in one assessment which will measure a facility’s environmental impact across key considerations such as energy and water while also tracking its reduction targets.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Capacity, observability, security, software distribution and operational support need to be incorporated into the platform design considerations.
    — Karan Alang, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of considerations
Noun
  • The onstage comments triggered a wave of backlash from the media and fans alike as their songs were pulled from country radio stations and American audiences boycotted the Chicks’ shows.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Judging from their comments, some people didn’t know their voting habits can be seen by anyone.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of comments
Noun
  • Had all those court cases and public disgraces dampened his hubris?
    — Maer Roshan, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Definition of disgraces
Noun
  • The longtime preference of Husted, a former lieutenant governor, was to run for governor, according to multiple people familiar with internal party deliberations.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • During deliberations in Clancy’s trial, the jury foreperson wrote notes to the court saying a holdout juror was not following the law.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of deliberations
Noun
  • Autocallable ETFs generally use a portfolio of these notes, but the structure can vary from one fund family to the next.
    — Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The speaker was capable of producing some pretty deep bass and hit all the bass notes that play throughout much of the verse and chorus, except for the very lowest note.
    — Christian de Looper, PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of notes
Noun
  • Patinkin cautions that long-wearing lipsticks and stains may dry too quickly to blend, while oily balms may not stay put on skin.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Patinkin cautions that long-wearing lipsticks and stains may dry too quickly to blend as blush, while oily balms may have less staying power on skin.
    — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
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“Reflections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflections. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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