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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
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a period of fasting and reflection observed by many Christians.
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Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
On March 3, Patrick McCaskey, one of her children, offered a personal reflection.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Christians in Charlotte — notably Catholics — who celebrate the period of fasting, abstinence and reflection of Lent that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends just before Easter will still need to eat.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2025
The montage layered reflections from Payne about fame and his talent for singing over photos throughout his career.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
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Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
On March 3, Patrick McCaskey, one of her children, offered a personal reflection.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Christians in Charlotte — notably Catholics — who celebrate the period of fasting, abstinence and reflection of Lent that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends just before Easter will still need to eat.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2025
The montage layered reflections from Payne about fame and his talent for singing over photos throughout his career.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflection
Noun
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Other Senate Republicans on Armed Services who’ve had conversations with Colby downplayed his past remarks as cherry-picked or taken out of context.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
3 Mar. 2025
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down nearly 800 points, or close to 2 percent, after the president made those remarks from the White House.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Gascón attended the César ceremony in Paris, even walking the red carpet, marking her first public appearance since the scandal erupted.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
4 Mar. 2025
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Casey’s behavior, then and now, makes a compelling argument that not every public scandal needs to be relitigated, nor does every headline-grabbing criminal case need to be perpetually thrust again and again into the public eye.—
Aja Romano,
Vox,
4 Mar. 2025
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The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame performer nominees were recently announced, and Oasis are once again up for consideration.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
13 Mar. 2025
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Other major platforms have been re-evaluating their content moderation strategies in response to political pressure, regulatory scrutiny and financial considerations.—
Esat Dedezade,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Thanks for playing — and share your scores in the comments!—
Mark Cooper,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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Join 6 others in the comments View Comments On Wednesday, Trump imposed sweeping 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imported into the United States — the latest round of tariffs in a global trade war — with Canada and the European Union swiftly retaliating.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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And this statement is a disgrace to the DOJ and the rule of law.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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Multiple clubs were sold in the aftermath, while a long list of coaches and general managers were dismissed or stepped down in disgrace.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
6 Feb. 2025
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Two Israeli officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations, said the government believed that with the aid and goods that entered the enclave in recent months and during the temporary ceasefire, there were enough supplies in Gaza for several more months.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
arkansasonline.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Journalists reviewed documents, including procurement organizations’ policies on skipping patients, private complaints filed by doctors and internal records of deliberations among leaders of the transplant system.—
Brian M. Rosenthal,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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Editor’s note: To see essays by other candidates for District 1 county supervisor, please go to sandiegouniontribune.com/opinion/commentary.—
Louis A Fuentes,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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Upon arrival, guests are offered an optional bindi along with a $64 pre-fixe wedding menu, which includes notes on the rituals of an Indian wedding that inspired the experience.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Many stain removal methods call for dish detergents to be used.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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Kitchens are good places for synthetic runners that shrug off stains and are easy to clean.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Reflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflection. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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