REFLECTIONS Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

reflections

noun

plural of reflection

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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short shrifts

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Recent Examples of reflections Windows, lamps, and other light sources impact how an image appears, and reducing reflections allows viewers to maintain a clearer view of the screen. — New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026 Why not spend an hour with Dillard’s writing, and some reflections on her life and work from her friends and admirers on Lit Hub? — James Folta, Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2026 Berlant offers her sharp reflections and stream-of-consciousness epiphanies about the moon, her social media feeds and her sexuality. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026 KitchenAid introduced the glass bowl to pair with the light, celebrating its unique reflections and modern appeal. — Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 15 Sep. 2026 The company developed a custom nano-texture finish that reduces glare and reflections. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026 The experiences and reflections vary by schools and within schools. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Over time, a company’s culture and results become reflections of the founders and leaders in charge. — Jonathan Brierre, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026 In terms of hardware, the iPhone Duo comes with Apple’s upgraded A20 Pro chip, the company’s in-house C2 cellular modem, a 48-megapixel camera, and a nanotexture finish on its display that reduces glare and reflections. — Emma Roth, The Verge, 9 Sep. 2026

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Noun

The group pointed to Stone’s history of inflammatory remarks about Black people.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
The piece suggests that treating the remarks as a joke does not resolve their seriousness.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of remarks

Noun

Ironically, while Lula is not directly implicated in the scandal and Flávio Bolsonaro very much is, the incumbent seems to be the one paying a political price for one of the largest financial scandals in Brazilian history.

— Andre Pagliarini, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026
At the time, Mayor Christopher Clark said that the city was $164 million in debt due to a combination of factors, including a trail of expensive scandals left by predecessor Eric Kellogg, and chronically low tax collection rates.

— A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of scandals

Noun

Weather, home prices, green fees, and access to public courses or private clubs are also considerations.

— Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2026
When tax considerations start to override the first three, the portfolio often ends up technically compliant but strategically weak.

— Tom Zachystal, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of considerations

Noun

The council has previously restricted her ability to participate in council deliberations, and the mayor has sued the city in federal court.

— Reed Williams, AJC.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Once sequestered, jurors are not allowed any contact with the outside world and - unlike in many US jurisdictions - their deliberations must remain confidential.

— Chris Lau, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of deliberations

Noun

There are noticeable notes of brown sugar, molasses, honey, and toasted almond that kick off the palate, along with a cabinet full of baking spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2026
These ankle boots have a chunky lug sole that the brand notes is primed for walking, even in the rain or snow.

— Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026

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