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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
Christians are currently practicing Lent, a 40-day period during which participants practice reflection, prayer and penance, leading up to Easter Sunday.
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Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
Quiet rooms for reflection and preparation offer clients a moment of calm within a demanding process.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Emily Hughes, author of Horror for Weenies, published an excellent reflection on the deeper issues at play, as well as the personal embarrassment of falling for it.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Building on this understanding, some modern Jewish communities use the recitation of the plagues as an occasion for reflection on present-day social issues.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for reflection
Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
Quiet rooms for reflection and preparation offer clients a moment of calm within a demanding process.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Emily Hughes, author of Horror for Weenies, published an excellent reflection on the deeper issues at play, as well as the personal embarrassment of falling for it.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Building on this understanding, some modern Jewish communities use the recitation of the plagues as an occasion for reflection on present-day social issues.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflection
Noun
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Miami Beach police arrested a 32-year-old man accused of making antisemitic remarks and threatening a father in front of his children at Stillwater Park.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The cultural program will feature musical performances by youth and adults of the San Diego Armenian community, and a Q&A with Akçam after his remarks.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Bravo community is riveted by the latest scandal, which partly stems from Batula announcing her separation from Cooke in January.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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If Mountbatten-Windsor were to attend the couple would again risk headlines about a comeback from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal overshadowing the happy occasion.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Other considerations include matching the frame to your mattress’s thickness and leaving about 24 inches of walking space around the bed.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Whether the pullback is technical or fundamental Another consideration is whether gold's recent drop actually signals a true turning point or is simply a reset after a rapid climb.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Lori listens in dumbfounded silence, keeping her eyes on the prize, and trying not to roll them when Julian makes a comment about the dearth of great women artists—the kind of remark that earned him a close brush with cancellation in the past.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Daily News reached out to lawyers for both sides for comment.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Instead, Coronado returned to Mexico City in disgrace, the last of the great Spanish explorers.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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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 next frontier is deliberation.—
Jane Sadowsky,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Outsourcing has not been part of budget deliberations.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Family, friends reeling from loss In a note about the tragedy, Metayer Bowen’s family reflected on her role as a daughter, aunt and friend.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Those notes of fragility lent weight to the question of whether Sal would live or die once the police closed in.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
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Designed with convenience and your busy lifestyle in mind, MY MAGIC CARPET rugs protect floors from scratches, spills and stains.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Our editors tested over a dozen shower cleaners to find the ones that are most effective at removing soap scum and water stains.—
Josh Feldman,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Reflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflection. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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