reflection

Definition for reflection

noun as in thought, thinking

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consideration, contemplation, idea, impression, meditation, observation, opinion, rumination, view

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absorption, cerebration, cogitation, deliberation, imagination, musing, pensiveness, speculation, study

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brainwork, pondering

noun as in mirror image

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echo, idea, image, impression, light, picture

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appearance, counterpart, duplicate, likeness, representation, reproduction, shadow

noun as in criticism

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

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When “West Side Story” had its premiere eight years later, it had become a gripping, tragic reflection on racism.

From Los Angeles Times

It is a reflection, in a sentence, of how this party perceives its predicament and what it is trying to do about it.

From BBC

“The last few months have been filled with a lot of healing, rest and reflection,” Watkins said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

The agents, who held a range of positions across multiple field offices, were reportedly seen kneeling as part of solidarity or reflection during demonstrations following the killing of George Floyd.

From Salon

But it was accompanied by moments of internal reflection, as well.

From Los Angeles Times

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