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

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reflections

Read our reporters' reflections from the US, Canada and Mexico and then choose from our chief football writer Phil McNulty's selections for best goal and best save.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

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

From Slate ● Jul. 10, 2026

Her comedic jabs at the American economy and humorous reflections juxtapose somber moments of stillness in the midst of her struggles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026

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

From Salon ● Jun. 24, 2026

The reflections of buildings appeared to be on fire.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros