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as in remark
a briefly expressed opinion
does anyone want to share their reflections on the passage we just read?
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as in consideration
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 reflection
Recent years have brought more reality shows than feature films to the country, a reflection of the current state of the U.S. film industry, with most studios, even the once-generous streaming platforms, cutting back on costs.
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Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 2 July 2025
Her opinions, her condemnation, the reflection of her glamour.
—Esther Freud, Vogue, 2 July 2025
One traditional observance is the Stations of the Cross, a devotion that follows 14 moments along Jesus’s path to Calvary, accompanied by prayers and quiet reflection.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Bryan's festival is a reflection of his immense success in the music industry, having sold more than 10 million albums.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 2 July 2025
Her opinions, her condemnation, the reflection of her glamour.
—Esther Freud, Vogue, 2 July 2025
One traditional observance is the Stations of the Cross, a devotion that follows 14 moments along Jesus’s path to Calvary, accompanied by prayers and quiet reflection.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Bryan's festival is a reflection of his immense success in the music industry, having sold more than 10 million albums.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflection
Noun
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The executive director of the event, J. Casey Soward, issued a statement in the fallout, apologizing for his remarks.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
13 July 2025
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Kendall Washington, a finalist on season 6 of Love Island USA, was subjected to homophobic remarks online, after explicit videos of him were released without his consent.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Time,
13 July 2025
Noun
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The ensuing scandal got weird, and this new documentary dives deep into the wild world of the hoaxers.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 July 2025
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That hasn’t stopped the bets in a state with a long history of scandals related to gambling — and failed attempts to shut it down.—
Josh Salman,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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After careful consideration, the federal Court of International Trade, based in Manhattan, ruled on May 28 that Trump had exceeded his authority with the tariffs and ordered them lifted.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
11 July 2025
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Prioritizing Interoperability Within Your Organization When purchasing new software for your tech stack, interoperability is an important consideration.—
Cynthia Tee,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Newsweek has contacted the SBU and Ukrainian National Police for comment.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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The other companies did not immediately respond to requests for comment.—
Jonathan Stempel,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
Noun
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The Australian media called them a disgrace and embarrassment.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Cuomo launched his campaign in March, four years after resigning as New York's governor in disgrace.—
Kyler Alvord,
People.com,
25 June 2025
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James Toliver Craig, 47, is charged with first-degree murder after deliberation in the March 2023 death of his wife, Angela Craig, a 43-year-old mother of six.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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After nearly 12 hours of deliberations over three days, the 12-person jury was deadlocked on a reckless manslaughter charge in the teen’s death.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
11 July 2025
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With those savory, salty notes, coastal gins lend a beautiful twist to the classic G&T or anything citrus.—
Camille Berry,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Other photos showed Penelope’s hotel room bed covered in rose gold and white balloons and a series of sweet messages written on two notes.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Adding in a few drops of dish soap to the solution can help lift the stains and water spots for spotless windows.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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Original price: $94.99 A Bissel Little Green cleaner tackles spills and pet stains while also removing pet hair, dander and dust from your furniture and carpets.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
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“Reflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflection. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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