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as in remarks
a briefly expressed opinion
does anyone want to share their reflections on the passage we just read?
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as in scandals
a cause of shame
your constant lying is a serious reflection on your character
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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
Each has a personalized learning plan that shows their progress, allows for reflections and goal setting, as well as plans for life after high school, the district's website said.
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Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
George Mason University engineering professor Missy Cummings, who has been doing drone research for 25 years, says what most people are actually seeing are likely aircraft, stars, or reflections off of objects, like towers.
—Tom Hanson, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2024
Over one-third (37 percent) of respondents said that gift-giving adds pressure to romantic relationships, possibly because gifts are often perceived as reflections of the relationship itself.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
The venue, which resembled an old and abandoned warehouse is notorious for problematic audio reflections which aggravated the issue.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
There, the actress shares glimpses of motherhood as well as nostalgic reflections about her time working on The Holiday.
—Lydia Price, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
While reciprocity can be helpful in bidirectional communication systems, breaking it or restricting wave propagation in one direction can be used to block unwanted signal reflections for these systems as well.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
The method could extend to electromagnetic waves for improving radar and telecommunication systems to prevent unwanted reflections from interfering and causing signal losses.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
Young’s leadership philosophy, rooted in her lived experiences, over two decades at Apple, and insightful reflections, offers a powerful blueprint for how leaders can create thriving, inclusive workplaces .
—Alain Hunkins, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
George Mason University engineering professor Missy Cummings, who has been doing drone research for 25 years, says what most people are actually seeing are likely aircraft, stars, or reflections off of objects, like towers.
—Tom Hanson, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2024
Over one-third (37 percent) of respondents said that gift-giving adds pressure to romantic relationships, possibly because gifts are often perceived as reflections of the relationship itself.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
The venue, which resembled an old and abandoned warehouse is notorious for problematic audio reflections which aggravated the issue.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
There, the actress shares glimpses of motherhood as well as nostalgic reflections about her time working on The Holiday.
—Lydia Price, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
While reciprocity can be helpful in bidirectional communication systems, breaking it or restricting wave propagation in one direction can be used to block unwanted signal reflections for these systems as well.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
The method could extend to electromagnetic waves for improving radar and telecommunication systems to prevent unwanted reflections from interfering and causing signal losses.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
Young’s leadership philosophy, rooted in her lived experiences, over two decades at Apple, and insightful reflections, offers a powerful blueprint for how leaders can create thriving, inclusive workplaces .
—Alain Hunkins, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflections
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These are strange, unqualified people whose already worrisome scandals seem to have their own sub-scandals.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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This season of the series that follows true crime and celebrity scandals also features Beth Karas, a legal analyst who appeared in The Curious Case of Natalia Grace.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
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Important considerations are the company's sensitivity to the volatility of Bitcoin and the wider consequences of such a large cryptocurrency purchase in the market.Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Stream 170+ holiday films What other safety considerations should parents keep in mind during the holidays?Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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The mindset driving their deliberations is a focus on results and speed.Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
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But defending Stephanopoulos’ statements may have been more fraught, according to people familiar with Disney’s internal deliberations.Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Reflections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflections. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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