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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
The duo lay their emotions bare with their slow-burning reflection on love that just won’t let go.
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 8 Apr. 2025
Players can look like Babe Ruth or Babe the pig, with neither being a reflection of true talent or where their seasons will ultimately end.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Glass surfaces, traversed by gentle waves, evoke the depth of water and its ever-changing reflections, offering a constantly evolving visual expression.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
This is a time for reflection and spiritual growth, Taurus.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 8 Apr. 2025
Players can look like Babe Ruth or Babe the pig, with neither being a reflection of true talent or where their seasons will ultimately end.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Glass surfaces, traversed by gentle waves, evoke the depth of water and its ever-changing reflections, offering a constantly evolving visual expression.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
This is a time for reflection and spiritual growth, Taurus.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflection
Noun
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His remarks came as a handful of Republican holdouts from the House met with Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) at the White House Tuesday afternoon as part of the two sides’ latest lobbying efforts.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Apr. 2025
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In conversation with Clint Bowyer, Kevin Harvick, and Mike Joy, Petty passed a remark before leaving, which triggered a response from Joy.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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But desserts like it, ones that use gelatin and pudding mixes, were at their peak of popularity in the mid-20th century, several years before the Watergate scandal that brought down President Richard Nixon.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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Holtz joined Northwestern in the fall of 2023 as an assistant to interim head coach David Braun after Pat Fitzgerald’s firing over a hazing scandal.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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In an event where wind is not a consideration, Cathedral Catholic’s Jocelyn Gibson edged Patrick Henry’s Miriam Aguirre in the girls 1,600 at UC.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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However, there are several considerations to keep in mind when amending soil.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2025
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Representatives for Ventura and Combs have not responded to PEOPLE's request for comment.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Join 2 others in the comments View Comments Dive into these remarkable stories.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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There was no disgrace in getting blown out in the second half by the Cavaliers.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
3 Apr. 2025
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Making such statements in a U.N. capacity is a disgrace and goes against everything the United Nations stand for.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Ahead of Monday's hearing, the Justice Department warned Oyer that discussing internal deliberations—particularly regarding pardons and gun rights—could violate executive privilege, which shields certain presidential communications from disclosure.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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Two people familiar with the matter, who spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations, confirmed the department's decision to decline to prosecute.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Apr. 2025
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As his recruitment post notes, small businesses may well be disproportionately harmed by the tariffs and thus are the perfect plaintiffs.—
Cristian Farias,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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Yields on the 10-year Treasury note, which rise when investors are selling the bonds, jumped to 4.47 percent on Wednesday, the highest since February.—
Eshe Nelson,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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In the names of Jackie Robinson and the O’Malley family, don’t put a stain on one of the greatest Dodgers championships ever.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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One shopper even spilled cranberry juice on theirs with no residual stains.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Reflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflection. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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