1
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
That split-second stomach lurch its fictional deathtraps induce is a reflection of our own greatest fears.
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Gayle Sequeira, Vulture, 16 May 2025
This display treatment is an industry first on a laptop, and according to Acer's testing, cuts down on reflections by as much as 95% compared with other anti-glare glass alternatives.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 16 May 2025
Each one is distinct in its teachings and philosophies and its architectural style seems to be a direct reflection of that.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
These collaborations help establish trust and credibility while ensuring that the platform remains a true reflection of local perspectives.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 3 May 2025
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Gayle Sequeira, Vulture, 16 May 2025
This display treatment is an industry first on a laptop, and according to Acer's testing, cuts down on reflections by as much as 95% compared with other anti-glare glass alternatives.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 16 May 2025
Each one is distinct in its teachings and philosophies and its architectural style seems to be a direct reflection of that.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
These collaborations help establish trust and credibility while ensuring that the platform remains a true reflection of local perspectives.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflection
Noun
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Here’s an overview of what each management team spoke about, along with our take on their remarks.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
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Knight appeared to call out Combs while attending the Source Awards in August 1995, making critical remarks about a music producer who makes frequent appearances in his artists' songs and music videos, which Combs was known to do.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
Noun
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This trend, driven in part by past corporate scandals, highlights the importance of aligning business practices with core values.—
Yujia Zhu,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Others would be scandals worthy of resignations if only there were political leaders able to enforce some accountability.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2025
Noun
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The top candidate, Clifford Levy, a deputy managing editor at the Times, withdrew his name from consideration.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
12 May 2025
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That these victims deserve our consideration, well wishes and financial support should not be controversial.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
11 May 2025
Noun
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There was no immediate Israeli comment on the latest strikes.—
WAFAA SHURAFA,
Time,
11 May 2025
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The talks have been shrouded in secrecy, and neither side made comments to reporters on the way out.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
Noun
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Weak, low energy, words—a real disgrace some might say.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 May 2025
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These 36 words included anti-flag, betray, crisis, disgrace, failure, incompetent, liberal, radical, shallow, taxes, traitors, and welfare.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In every era of rapid technological change, there come moments of deliberation: wait for policy or lead through practice?—
Katy Knight,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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In April, after a nearly four-week trial — and one day of deliberation — a Nassau County jury found both men guilty.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2025
Noun
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For a few seconds, save for a piano playing a few pensive notes, there was silence.—
Edwin Goei,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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Payne’s note to agency employees listed two email addresses — one belonging to the EPA and one to the Office of Personnel Management — where EPA employees could send details about DEI efforts.—
Mark Olalde,
ProPublica,
16 May 2025
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On cross-examination, defense attorney Alan Jackson asked if grass stains could come from someone being dragged.—
Michael Ruiz , Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2025
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The parents told him that the stains started appearing shortly after the town built a communal water pipeline to a warm spring about 5 miles away.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
12 May 2025
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“Reflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflection. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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