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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
Speaking to the crowd assembled at a Fan Expo Chicago cast reunion across the weekend of Aug. 16, Fraser and Hannah joined forces with fellow performers Patricia Velasquez and Oded Fehr for a reflection on their wild time making the movie.
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EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Yet such a reaction warrants deeper reflection and introspection on several critical questions.
—Daniel Balva, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
At 368 pages, the lavish volume captures the group’s journey in their own words alongside reflections from close collaborators like producer George Martin and press officer Derek Taylor.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, Intel’s premium valuation is largely a reflection of just how much its profitability has collapsed in recent years.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2025
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EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Yet such a reaction warrants deeper reflection and introspection on several critical questions.
—Daniel Balva, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
At 368 pages, the lavish volume captures the group’s journey in their own words alongside reflections from close collaborators like producer George Martin and press officer Derek Taylor.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, Intel’s premium valuation is largely a reflection of just how much its profitability has collapsed in recent years.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflection
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Now, growing frictions and uncertainties between some countries and the US under Trump will loom over the gathering – a reality sure to be referenced prominently if indirectly in remarks by Xi to his guests in the days ahead.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
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Some Virginia Democrats, in remarks to Newsweek and on social media, have condemned the sign.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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The journalist, now 88, has been publishing exposés for over six decades – on Vietnam, the Abu Ghraib scandal during the Iraq War, on corporate America, CIA espionage on American citizens, on Watergate.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
29 Aug. 2025
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By then, details of another related scandal had already been made public, involving Antioch officers who shared racist, sexist and homophobic communications in text groups.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
29 Aug. 2025
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Rent Cafe found Indianapolis to have a Livability Composite Index of 90, which takes into consideration things like socioeconomics, location, community and quality of life.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
29 Aug. 2025
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However, the run-blocking capabilities were clearly taken into consideration when attempting to rebrand their offensive line.—
Tyler Small,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Vincent Hughes, who is representing Jake Haro in the 2023 child cruelty case, did not respond to USA TODAY's requests for comment.—
Christopher Damien,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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While climate activists were quick to offer comments on the opinion, world leaders have been largely silent.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Cohn died a disgrace, disbarred by the New York State Bar for unethical conduct after attempting to defraud a dying client by forcing him to sign a will amendment leaving Cohn his fortune.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
21 Aug. 2025
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Smyth, the longtime priest who was then the executive director, resigned in disgrace.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
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Recent research shows that executives using generative AI made significantly worse predictions than those who relied on traditional deliberation methods.—
Luis E. Romero,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The push to qualify new wind and solar facilities for the disappearing tax credits comes as the PUC is in the thick of deliberations on a proposal by Xcel Energy to add several thousand megawatts of new sources of electricity over the next five years.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
26 Aug. 2025
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An accompanying editor’s note quoted an excerpt from a CNBC transcript of Trump’s comment.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
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Its almost schmaltzy final notes are a brilliant companion to Coppola’s unforgettable ending.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
20 Aug. 2025
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The Italian suede can be wiped clean with a soft, dry cloth, and Quince recommends spot-cleaning spills or stains.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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For minor stains, a quick wipe down with dish soap and water usually does the trick.—
Melissa Maria,
Architectural Digest,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Reflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflection. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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