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An image seen in a mirror or shiny surface
“The queen admired her reflection in the mirror, believing she was the fairest of them all.”
The throwing back by a body or surface of light, heat, or sound without absorbing it
“In addition to their reflection of light, the pigments also have the ability to absorb certain wavelengths.”
Serious thought or consideration
“After some reflection, I realized that things weren't nearly as bad as they seemed.”
Something that is a consequence of, or arises from, something else
“Our increasing profits are a reflection of the improvements we have implemented in our products.”
Something bringing discredit to someone or something
“His attempt to perpetrate a hoax was a sad reflection on his character.”
An idea about something, especially one that is written down or expressed
“Adams' memoirs largely represent a reflection on humanity's propensity for adhering to personal biases.”
The forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence
A particular opinion or attitude expressed
A later or subsequent thought, action, or expedient
A sound or sounds caused by the reflection of sound waves from a surface back to the listener
(rare) A flash or gleam of light
A review or reexamination of something
A recollection of the past, typically in reference to the present
The quality or state of being bright or radiant
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