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
His reflections on the controversies and critical snubbings that greeted movies that have since become consensus masterpieces are nuanced without descending into false modesty.
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Judy Berman, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
The creatives’ goal was to reconstruct memories of the Eastern Australia floods in 2022 and collect reflections on community and overcoming.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
The first line of effort contains admiring reflections on the Monroe Doctrine and its Roosevelt Corollary without being burdened by an understanding of the historical context of either.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
If these reflections leave you feeling content and connected, then your relationship likely still has a beating heart—and isn’t just a relic of a time long ago.
—Gabrielle Kassel, SELF, 29 Jan. 2026
Inside are 17 lenses with Air Sphere Coating technology, engineered to cut down reflections and boost resolution.
—New Atlas, 26 Jan. 2026
Gorilla Armor dampened reflections by 75% according to Samsung and featured improved scratch resistance.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
There’s no input from acting politicians at the time looking back, nor someone representing Police Scotland with reflections on how things were handled.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2026
Schell’s reflections point also to the intrinsic value of Nature.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
Judy Berman, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
The creatives’ goal was to reconstruct memories of the Eastern Australia floods in 2022 and collect reflections on community and overcoming.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
The first line of effort contains admiring reflections on the Monroe Doctrine and its Roosevelt Corollary without being burdened by an understanding of the historical context of either.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
If these reflections leave you feeling content and connected, then your relationship likely still has a beating heart—and isn’t just a relic of a time long ago.
—Gabrielle Kassel, SELF, 29 Jan. 2026
Inside are 17 lenses with Air Sphere Coating technology, engineered to cut down reflections and boost resolution.
—New Atlas, 26 Jan. 2026
Gorilla Armor dampened reflections by 75% according to Samsung and featured improved scratch resistance.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
There’s no input from acting politicians at the time looking back, nor someone representing Police Scotland with reflections on how things were handled.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2026
Schell’s reflections point also to the intrinsic value of Nature.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflections
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As Lee noted in his opening remarks, gold trading has deep roots in Hong Kong, spanning decades with jewelers, multinational corporations, SMEs, refineries, and investment firms.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The event will feature remarks by select members of the 2026 ‘The Closers,’ including actor, producer, and activist Karen Pittman, actor and producer Danielle Deadwyler, and chef and advocate JJ Johnson.—
TIME PR,
Time,
27 Jan. 2026
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The scandals included the three charges the court dealt with on Wednesday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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While that report stated Belichick’s involvement in scandals with the New England Patriots like Spygate and Deflategate, Gregorian, who has been covering the league for nearly 40 years, said that wasn’t his reason for leaving the coach off his ballot.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Millions upon millions of people are using generative AI as their ongoing advisor on mental health considerations (note that ChatGPT alone has over 900 million weekly active users, a notable proportion of which dip into mental health aspects, see my analysis at the link here).—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Any decision regarding Iran’s participation or nation exclusions would involve complex political and economic costs that extend far beyond football considerations.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Those comments drew public criticism from some congressional Republicans, who accused Noem of rushing to judgement.—
Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Even the oldest maxim about cab drivers and bell hops giving share prices was tested by relating an anecdote about comments in his village pub from locals and complete strangers firing questions at him and a fellow gold trader about the gold price.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The people spoke under the condition of anonymity to discuss private deliberations.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
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During the board’s deliberations, member Michael Provence raised the question of whether the house should get additional consideration since the number of Colonial Revival-style cottages is declining.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Her braised short rib recipe calls for a full bottle of dry red wine (for acidity and earthiness) and a bottle of Guinness beer (for malty and caramel notes).—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
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These Cabernets often deliver bold black currant, plum, and dark chocolate flavors, layered with savory iron, dusty spice, herbs, and mineral notes.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The combination of the formula's acidic component, which dissolves stains and the mild abrasive, which lifts the texture, effectively revives old cookware.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
27 Jan. 2026
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And for particularly stubborn stains, carefully scrape them off with a razor blade.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Jan. 2026
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Want to stay up to date on IndieWire’s film reviews and critical thoughts?—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
31 Jan. 2026
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She was shattered by thoughts of all the father-and-son moments Carlos and Alessandro had missed — things like girlfriend issues.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Reflections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflections. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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