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
Here, the layers of the thin-film stack in the material are precisely measured so that unwanted reflections – which would normally waste energy – are cancelled out by the light waves bumping into each other, leaving more energy for the panel to collect.
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026
Reiner said his sister would share her own experiences and reflections about her family in her time.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
The two researchers began compiling and publishing their joint reflections on game strategies, and this culminated in the nearly 700-page book Theory of Games and Economic Behavior.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 19 Apr. 2026
Robby and Al-Hashimi are clearly meant to be reflections of each other with each of them hiding something that could impact the quality of their work (Robby’s depression and suicidal ideation; Al-Hashimi’s increasing tolerance to her seizure medication and her two seizures during the shift).
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
The actress’ reflections come as Emily in Paris gears up for its next chapter — one that promises even more romance and new breathtaking destinations.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Those reflections came after several incidents with Waymo service across the country sparked questions about how the cars respond to unpredictable situations.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
The algorithms, Zhu explained, filter out unwanted noise such as moonlight reflections, auroral light, the shadowing by clouds and vegetation, and even differences caused by the viewing angle of the satellite during different passes.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Besler is part of the montage of key influences and reflections of the growth of the game here — a point nicely made by Tocco as Besler was heading to Brazil in 2014.
—Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026
Reiner said his sister would share her own experiences and reflections about her family in her time.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
The two researchers began compiling and publishing their joint reflections on game strategies, and this culminated in the nearly 700-page book Theory of Games and Economic Behavior.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 19 Apr. 2026
Robby and Al-Hashimi are clearly meant to be reflections of each other with each of them hiding something that could impact the quality of their work (Robby’s depression and suicidal ideation; Al-Hashimi’s increasing tolerance to her seizure medication and her two seizures during the shift).
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
The actress’ reflections come as Emily in Paris gears up for its next chapter — one that promises even more romance and new breathtaking destinations.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Those reflections came after several incidents with Waymo service across the country sparked questions about how the cars respond to unpredictable situations.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
The algorithms, Zhu explained, filter out unwanted noise such as moonlight reflections, auroral light, the shadowing by clouds and vegetation, and even differences caused by the viewing angle of the satellite during different passes.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Besler is part of the montage of key influences and reflections of the growth of the game here — a point nicely made by Tocco as Besler was heading to Brazil in 2014.
—Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflections
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In their applause and standing ovations, Democrats were clearly more supportive than many Republicans of King Charles' remarks stressing the importance of the NATO alliance and protecting the environment.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The 20-minute speech to Congress may amount to the most extensive public remarks Charles will deliver during his trip.—
Steven Sloan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Christian rock band the Newsboys and their co-founder Wes Campbell have filed a wide-ranging lawsuit in the wake of scandals that brought their career to a halt.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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Such scandals have plagued the Lee family before.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Cubs acquired Lopez from the Rockies for cash considerations Thursday.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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These considerations center on orbital dynamics.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
25 Apr. 2026
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His comments feel especially pointed considering that throughout the Nancy Guthrie investigation, there has been a lot of focus on Savannah Guthrie’s sister, Annie, and her husband, Tommaso Cioni.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
27 Apr. 2026
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In the comments section, some viewers said Casablancas represented a model for how artists should take a stand against Israel and its supporters.—
Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Had all those court cases and public disgraces dampened his hubris?—
Maer Roshan,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The split decision came after tense deliberations, with jurors initially sent back after one member broke ranks during polling, forcing further discussion before a final verdict was reached.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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If the time window passes without a decision, the petition is considered denied, and local prosecutors would then begin their re-filing deliberations.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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On set, the assistant director translated the notes, and within seconds the cast had launched into another take.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Once the jumbotron came around, fans no longer needed to check their notes to see how each hitter had done in their previous at-bats or if a no-hitter remained alive.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In some cases, washing white clothes in hot water can help remove stains and maintain brightness.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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Items must be returned in new condition, without stains, tears, damages, or signs of use.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Reflections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflections. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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