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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 Cabinet was meeting well past the beginning of the Jewish Sabbath, a rare occurrence and a reflection of the moment’s importance.
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Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
The striker only has one headed goal this season, a reflection of how on-the-floor Tottenham’s attacking play has been.
—Mark Carey, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
The 12-song set is a true reflection of his artistic essence: deeply introspective, poetic lyrics that address social criticism, intertwined with stories of love and humanity.
—Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 17 Jan. 2025
In fact, the US wasn’t mentioned at all during the 27-minute video — perhaps a reflection of the strong headwinds EVs are facing under the incoming Trump administration.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 16 Jan. 2025
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Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
The striker only has one headed goal this season, a reflection of how on-the-floor Tottenham’s attacking play has been.
—Mark Carey, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
The 12-song set is a true reflection of his artistic essence: deeply introspective, poetic lyrics that address social criticism, intertwined with stories of love and humanity.
—Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 17 Jan. 2025
In fact, the US wasn’t mentioned at all during the 27-minute video — perhaps a reflection of the strong headwinds EVs are facing under the incoming Trump administration.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflection
Noun
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The remarks come as the market gains that were seen immediately following the former president’s victory back in November last year have been almost entirely wiped out .—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2025
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Goldberg’s remarks come just one day after Billboard confirmed that Underwood would take the stage at Trump’s fast-approaching presidential inauguration, a poignant move considering that the eight-time Grammy winner has refrained from sharing her political views throughout her career.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Tags Austin hospital scandal Biden administration Defense Department hospitalization Joe Biden Lloyd Austin pentagon Pentagon OIG Copyright 2024 Nexstar Media Inc.—
Brad Dress,
The Hill,
15 Jan. 2025
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Musk has recently stepped up public comments on British politics, with a particular focus on a decade-old scandal around grooming gangs who targeted young girls in a number of English towns.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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Thus, due consideration leads to the conclusion that Austin should be overruled.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Jan. 2025
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To mitigate unnecessary risk for your company, also ensure that compliance is a part of the consideration.—
Forrester,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The Washington Examiner reached out to Costco for comment.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
23 Jan. 2025
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Reps for Brown, Live Nation, and the other men named in the lawsuits did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's requests for comment.—
Alex Heigl,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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The riot at the Capitol on January 6, 2021, was a national disgrace.—
The Editors,
National Review,
22 Jan. 2025
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The ugly scenes culminated in the deaths of five people, left more than 140 police officers injured, and Trump left Washington in disgrace.—
Tess Owen,
WIRED,
20 Jan. 2025
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After months of deliberation and hundreds of messages in the group chat, the third Tuesday of the month, from 4:27 P.M. to 5:36 P.M. (non-gibbous moon), seems to be the only time that works for everyone.—
Zoe Pearl,
The New Yorker,
13 Jan. 2025
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After months of deliberation among doctors, scientists, ethicists and regulators, the world’s first Covid-19 human challenge study was ultimately born in early 2021.—
Smithsonian Magazine,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Jan. 2025
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Volunteers can help with everything from pension records, field notes made by geographers working on the Mason-Dixon line, to immigration and Census records.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
17 Jan. 2025
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The signature tea is The Shard Blend, a delicate white tea blend with floral notes designed to complement the high-altitude setting.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Allow it to air-dry and repeat until the stain is gone.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2025
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The dining table, dotted with water stains, remained.—
Michael Schulman,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Reflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflection. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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