reflections

noun

plural of reflection
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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3
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 The space will become an immaterial garden with intricate cutouts creating shadows, reflections and transparency for viewing the jewelry creations. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026 The new songs, as ever, are mostly personal reflections, sometimes going back to experiences years earlier. — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 31 Aug. 2026 Scott says he’s learned not to shy away from the pain of death and Kellie pours out her heart in exquisitely tender reflections on social media. — Susan Young, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 The buttons are now dark gray, partly to cut down on unwanted reflections showing up in photo backgrounds. — New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026 At the end of the day’s meeting, Elicker offered some pointed reflections to Roza. — Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026 In the podcast, conversations with guests are interspersed with rambling reflections from Von, who is open about his past issues with substance abuse. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Aug. 2026 Notice that these roles are not simply reflections of organizational hierarchy. — Alison Wood Brooks, Harvard Business Review, 17 Aug. 2026 But the sense changes in the word are also reflections of our recurring desire to look for a special force or external driver beyond the body itself. — Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflections
  1. remarks
  2. scandals
  3. considerations
  4. comments
  5. disgraces
  6. deliberations
  7. notes
  8. stains
Noun
  • His latest remarks further solidify the central bank's hawkish position.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Fed chair to speak in Wyoming Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh will deliver remarks this morning in Jackson Hole, Wyoming at an annual symposium.
    — Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of remarks
Noun
  • The investigation was marred by a series of scandals, including a civil suit by Wallace’s family accusing the LAPD of wrongdoing.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Gibson is certainly no stranger to controversy, having spent the better part of the 2000s wading through multiple, often overlapping scandals.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of scandals
Noun
  • For now, the main considerations are cutting benefits for wealthier Americans or eliminating the cap on Social Security's payroll tax.
    — Ashley Lopez, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The flyby is subject to weather and operational considerations.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of considerations
Noun
  • In the comments of an Instagram upload from Bustle, which also showed Stoermer’s Stories post, fans expressed their disappointment with Euphoria‘s conclusion in the comments.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The college apologized for concerns raised by the comments, and later Monday, EMCC announced Rice’s promotion.
    — Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of comments
Noun
  • Had all those court cases and public disgraces dampened his hubris?
    — Maer Roshan, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Definition of disgraces
Noun
  • The next day, closing arguments began, followed by jury deliberations.
    — Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The university, like campuses nationwide, is barred by federal privacy law from discussing individual discipline cases or internal deliberations, even when a student goes public.
    — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of deliberations
Noun
  • Preserve messages and notes about what happened and check whether clean backups are available.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • As Madrid has grown into a tourist hot spot, foreign visitors are also snatching up his fans, which Llerandi notes are more reliable than their portable, electric counterparts.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of notes
Noun
  • The stoneware resists chips, scratches, and stains, and everything is dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
  • From removing stubborn stains to softening scratchy towels, vinegar consistently tackles the problems that detergents and fabric softeners sometimes leave behind.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
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“Reflections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflections. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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