REFLECTION Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

reflection

noun

ri-ˈflek-shən

Definition of reflection

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 scandal

a cause of shame your constant lying is a serious reflection on your character

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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’s largely a reflection of where the Lakers placed last season — fourth. — Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026 The Sun enters your 12th House, drawing your attention toward rest, reflection, privacy, unfinished matters, and everything easier to hear when the outside world becomes less demanding. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 23 Oct. 2026 Beatrice is Nick’s reflection at Cathcarts, while Smallwood’s counterpart is Serena. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026 That’s a reflection of Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth funds ramping up the pace of dealmaking this year, and the emirate gaining recognition as a booking center for hedge funds. — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reflection

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflection

Noun

Friedman began her remarks by reminding the audience of von Furstenberg’s unlikely beginning, born in Brussels to a Holocaust survivor.

— Ariel Bielsky, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
The remarks struck at longstanding inequalities between Jews of European origin and Jews hailing from the Middle East, setting off a political and media firestorm.

— Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of remark

Noun

But many voters turned their backs on the party when Lula and other leaders became embroiled in corruption scandals in the 2010s.

— Catherine Osborn, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026
Both have been hit by corruption suspicions involving family members and allies, with Bolsonaro implicated in a sprawling scandal rocking Brazil.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of scandal

Noun

OutKick has asked the WNBA to clarify its current requirements and enforcement, whether discipline is planned or under consideration, and whether teams have received instructions about being on the court.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
But the public listing itself should not eliminate a company from consideration.

— Chris Russo, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of consideration

Noun

Beneath the spy plots, then, is a fond portrait of a group of people held in perpetual disgrace for their shortcomings, and thus forced to find individual paths to redemption.

— Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026
But Scott was mercifully lifted for Evan Phillips, who recorded the final out of the game to save the Dodgers from disgrace.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of disgrace

Noun

This seems like a perfectly reasonable debate/dialogue/deliberation to have without everybody--well, most bodies--running for the exits.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
The letter was sent as Cornell’s Faculty Senate met to begin deliberations on a vote of no confidence.

— Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of deliberation

Noun

One bottle, picked by Naugle, Casamorati Italica had notes of apple, mandarin, creamy milk, saffron and vanilla which distinctly reminded me of this German Christmas loose-leaf tea from my childhood.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
Save suspicious messages, account statements, confirmation numbers and notes from conversations with institutions.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026