reflections

NOUN

thought, thinking

Synonyms

STRONGEST

consideration contemplation idea impression meditation observation opinion rumination view

STRONG

absorption cerebration cogitation deliberation imagination musing pensiveness speculation study

WEAK

brainwork pondering

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disdain disregard heedlessness neglect thoughtlessness

STRONG

reality truth

WEAK

praise

NOUN

mirror image

Synonyms

STRONGEST

echo idea image impression light picture

STRONG

appearance counterpart duplicate likeness representation reproduction shadow

Antonyms

STRONG

original

WEAK

praise

NOUN

criticism

Synonyms

STRONG

animadversion aspersion blame censure derogation discredit disesteem imputation obloquy reproach slam slur stricture

Antonyms

STRONG

approval compliment flattery praise

Example Sentences

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reflections

A pair of heartwarming World Cup reflections: Soccer stirs up all sorts of emotions for fans.

From Slate ● Jul. 10, 2026

Her reflections also challenge the way the public and political conversation has evolved.

From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026

The alternative is to look at their own reflections — and they wouldn’t like what they would see.

From Salon ● Jun. 24, 2026

This time around required him to carry the character’s story through his own reflections.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2026

Jimmy looked down, but all he could see was their reflections.

From "In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse" by Joseph Marshall III