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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
In a reflection of Nuno’s team as a whole, Elanga also contributed when Forest were out of possession.
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Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025
This keeps out bugs for you and eliminates reflections for the birds.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 17 Mar. 2025
Founder Summer Thornton firmly believes that each client’s home should be a reflection of their personal style—their soul, passions, and quirks should be found on the walls and in the furniture throughout the home—so no two projects should ever look alike.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2025
Boards must prioritize their own development through continuous learning and reflection, aligning their composition and contributions with modern organizational needs.
—Glenn Llopis, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reflection
Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025
This keeps out bugs for you and eliminates reflections for the birds.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 17 Mar. 2025
Founder Summer Thornton firmly believes that each client’s home should be a reflection of their personal style—their soul, passions, and quirks should be found on the walls and in the furniture throughout the home—so no two projects should ever look alike.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2025
Boards must prioritize their own development through continuous learning and reflection, aligning their composition and contributions with modern organizational needs.
—Glenn Llopis, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflection
Noun
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Burgum was effusive in his praise of the oil and gas industry during remarks delivered at CERAWeek by S&P Global conference.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2025
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In his first remarks as prime minister of Canada on Friday, Mark Carney categorically shot down the notion that the U.S. would annex Canada as its 51st state.—
April Rubin,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
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Woods, meanwhile, was married to Elin Nordegren, the mother of Sam and Charlie, from 2004 to 2010, ending amid a major scandal over Woods' alleged infidelity.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Entertainment Newsletter Prince William wants Prince Andrew to 'vanish' following scandal, a royal expert claims.—
Fox News Staff,
Fox News,
15 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
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He’s fired in disgrace from his cushy job, all while grappling with his recent divorce.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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Listen to this article A major with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office who took the helm of the Kissimmee Police Department after its chief resigned in disgrace has left to make way for an acting chief: longtime Deputy Chief Wilson Muñoz.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Match the level of deliberation to the stakes involved.—
Aslak de Silva,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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So this was just hours and hours of deliberation, of discussion, of voting.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
13 Mar. 2025
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His opening monologue, which was light on politics and A-list star barbs, earned laughs and O'Brien hit all the right notes, keeping the nearly four-hour show moving through the night.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
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As the press release for the special notes, Baldoni countersued in January.—
Eric Andersson,
People.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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And, since poop stains on the ice are sometimes visible from space, scientists have used the birds’ feces to identify multiple previously unknown penguin colonies using satellite imagery.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 Mar. 2025
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The appeal makes sense: The color is easygoing and relaxing, and slipcovers can easily be bleached if (really, when) stains occur.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Reflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflection. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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