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
Equally illuminating are the candid, often unflattering, reflections of his exes (including Isabella Rossellini) and daughters, who for decades took a back seat to his art-making and addictions.
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Judy Berman, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Tweaks to videos like removing smoke or reflections in water surfaces or changing shadows or lighting, can be handled across entire videos instead of a frame at a time.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Farther up, on Observatory Hill, tall cryptomeria trees were silhouetted in the darkening evening, and down in the valleys, lights winked on like reflections of the planets and stars appearing in the sky.
—Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
Tompa has been capable of recounting a personal crisis while constantly opening up to universal reflections that summon all viewers.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
Rounding out the set, 3DMark’s Solar Bay examines ray-tracing performance at 1440p, using dynamic reflections and global illumination effects to push Apple’s GPU and Metal ray tracing capabilities to their limits.
—PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
Some photos were fuzzy reflections on the glass.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2025
However, Uber clarified that these examples were not completely accurate reflections as the pilot had not yet launched.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
Bolton’s attorney Abbe Lowell told the Associated Press that his client’s writings were personal reflections, not espionage.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2025
Judy Berman, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Tweaks to videos like removing smoke or reflections in water surfaces or changing shadows or lighting, can be handled across entire videos instead of a frame at a time.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Farther up, on Observatory Hill, tall cryptomeria trees were silhouetted in the darkening evening, and down in the valleys, lights winked on like reflections of the planets and stars appearing in the sky.
—Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
Tompa has been capable of recounting a personal crisis while constantly opening up to universal reflections that summon all viewers.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
Rounding out the set, 3DMark’s Solar Bay examines ray-tracing performance at 1440p, using dynamic reflections and global illumination effects to push Apple’s GPU and Metal ray tracing capabilities to their limits.
—PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
Some photos were fuzzy reflections on the glass.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2025
However, Uber clarified that these examples were not completely accurate reflections as the pilot had not yet launched.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
Bolton’s attorney Abbe Lowell told the Associated Press that his client’s writings were personal reflections, not espionage.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflections
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In his opening remarks to the forum, Xi called for unity and cooperation between the grouping of 21 economies on both sides of the Pacific.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Jimmy Kimmel Live star made the remarks while hosting Selena Gomez’s Rare Impact Fund Benefit.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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Here is a look back at some of the biggest betting scandals in professional sports.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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The league has dealt with gambling scandals before.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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Practical considerations stack up, too.—
Sophie Benson,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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But one of the simplest, most personal considerations is whether, and how, having a child will affect a person’s quality of life.—
Anthony Vaccaro,
Scientific American,
29 Oct. 2025
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The president’s comments come after his administration expanded a federal program that deputizes local police to enforce immigration laws, signing up nearly 16,000 officers across 40 states as part of an effort to boost deportations, according to data reviewed by Bloomberg News.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Spanberger has made few public comments about redistricting, beyond signalling her general support.—
Jahd Khalil,
NPR,
2 Nov. 2025
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The verdict against Sean Grayson, 31, arrived on the second day of deliberations.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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Lobbying expenditures from firms linked to the Chinese PLA have intensified as deliberations in Congress have progressed surrounding the National Defense Authorization Act, an annual piece of legislation designed to fund America’s military and deal broadly with national security matters.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Is this romance hitting the right notes?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Sources and notes Tracking map Tracking data is from the National Hurricane Center and Joint Typhoon Warning Center.—
William B. Davis,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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For very stubborn food stains, Booth has had success with Scrub Daddy PowerPaste.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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Garments with significant wear, damage and heavy stains, and all intimates are directed to end-of-use streams, including recycling, downcycling and responsible disposal.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Running back Breece Hall, who reportedly requested a trade himself before the deadline, and edge rusher Jermaine Johnson both took to X to share their thoughts on the situation.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Jim Irsay stood beside his private jet just days after the 2021 season ended and made sure the camera was rolling to capture his thoughts.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Reflections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflections. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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