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

From Salon • Jun. 24, 2026

Known as nonreciprocal components, they are widely used in microwave and optical systems to direct signals and reduce unwanted reflections.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

Throughout, she weaves in the innovative proposals and personal reflections of a large cast of contemporary cosmologists.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

They added that the light could have been reflections off pieces of ice.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

He turned only his eyes to get a better look at the reflections.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young