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reflection

Definition for reflection

noun as in thought, thinking

noun as in mirror image

noun as in criticism

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Example Sentences

The sickness in her mind was a reflection of the sickness of her life, a sickness created by her family and her society.

Before we get to all that, permit me a brief reflection on this matter of Steve Scalise.

A few minor notes, born of reflection: Traditionally, the best columns are dominated by politics—its most popular topic.

Like Lent, the season of Advent was a period of reflection and fasting, and items such as dairy and sugar were forbidden.

There was a fear growing inside of me that my imperfect bruised college experience was a reflection of my own damaged self.

Arrived at the dépôt, I discharged my porter, sat down and waited for the place to open, with ample leisure for reflection.

You speak with about as little reflection as we might expect from one of those children down there playing in the sand.

But he could not bear the reflection, and with fevered impatience, he hurried through the business of the morning.

Here he can inspect what he sees, say the reflection of the face of his mother or nurse, and compare it at once with the original.

You know the fable about the dog who dropped his meat in the water, trying to snap at its reflection?

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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