reflections

noun

Definition of reflectionsnext
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 The memoir is rich with sensory details and poignant reflections. — Philip Martin, arkansasonline.com, 2 Jan. 2025 The reflections didn’t stop at work ethic. — Cherie Brooke Luo, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025 These new voices, now amassing hundreds of millions of views, shared personal reflections on how the pioneers’ work shaped their creative journeys. — Cherie Brooke Luo, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflections
  1. scandals
  2. considerations
  3. deliberations
Noun
  • These are strange, unqualified people whose already worrisome scandals seem to have their own sub-scandals.
    — Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This season of the series that follows true crime and celebrity scandals also features Beth Karas, a legal analyst who appeared in The Curious Case of Natalia Grace.
    — Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of scandals
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  • This sounds simple, but there are many considerations, including addressing risks such as bias and ethical issues.
    — Lutz Finger, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Moreover, preserving open dialogue, ethical considerations, and collaboration will be vital as organizations navigate the balance between innovation and tradition.
    — Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of considerations
Noun
  • But two people with knowledge of the matter, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive internal deliberations, said Secretary of State Marco Rubio relied on a provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 that gives him sweeping power to expel foreigners.
    — Minho Kim, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The New York Times first reported the deliberations.
    — arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Definition of deliberations

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