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.
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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
Conclusion Job and hiring buzzwords are reflections of how the workplace continues to evolve.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Both are market driven as reflections of individual borrowing or the bank banking.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
In these moments, decent people set aside politics and offer reflections in a more civil way.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Meg flew to San Diego to watch Morgan play her final minutes and shared reflections from those moments and beyond.
—Emily Olsen, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Low blue-light emission coupled with a special coating to mitigate reflections and glare both help to reduce eye strain, optimizing the monitor for comfortable viewing even during extended gameplay.
—Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
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
Conclusion Job and hiring buzzwords are reflections of how the workplace continues to evolve.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Both are market driven as reflections of individual borrowing or the bank banking.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
In these moments, decent people set aside politics and offer reflections in a more civil way.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Meg flew to San Diego to watch Morgan play her final minutes and shared reflections from those moments and beyond.
—Emily Olsen, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Low blue-light emission coupled with a special coating to mitigate reflections and glare both help to reduce eye strain, optimizing the monitor for comfortable viewing even during extended gameplay.
—Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflections
Noun
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These are strange, unqualified people whose already worrisome scandals seem to have their own sub-scandals.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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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
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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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
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The New York Times first reported the deliberations.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Reflections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflections. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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