Reflection synonyms | Best 72 synonyms for reflection

pensiveness

A thoughtful or reflective state, especially if sad or melancholic.

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rays

Plural form of ray

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glitter

Bits of glittering material used for decoration

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concentration

The definition of concentration means the amount of ingredients or parts in relation to the other ingredients or parts.

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reflectivity

(Physics) The ratio of the energy of a wave reflected from a surface to the energy possessed by the wave striking the surface.

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blame (related)

Responsibility for a fault or wrong

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mulling over

Thought

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deliberation

The act of deliberating, or of weighing and examining the reasons for and against a choice or measure; careful consideration; mature reflection.

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imitation

(Music) The repetition in close succession of a theme or theme fragment in a different voice: used often as a technique of counterpoint

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view

Something to look at, such as scenery.

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thinking

A way of reasoning; judgment:

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observation

The fact of being observed:

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light

A flame or something used to create fire.

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reflected image

An image

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picture

(Informal) A motion picture.

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meditation

A contemplative discourse, often on a religious or philosophical subject.

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absorption

(Chemistry, physics) the imbibing or reception by molecular or chemical action, of radiant energy; the process of being neutrons being absorbed by the nucleus; interception. [First attested in the mid 18^th century.]

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cogitation

A serious thought; a carefully considered reflection.

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censure

An official reprimand.

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glare

A too bright or dazzling display

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appearance

Appearance is defined as the way that someone, or something, looks.

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idea

The gist or significance:

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likeness

That which closely resembles; a portrait.

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shadow

A dark image projected onto a surface where light is blocked by the shade of an object.

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representation

An image or likeness of something.

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reproduction

A copy of something, as in a piece of art; a duplicate.

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reproach

An expression of blame or reproof

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disesteem

Lack of esteem; disfavor.

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imputation

Opinion; intimation; hint.

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thought (related)

The definition of thought is the act of thinking, or the outcome of mental activity.

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copy (related)

(Uncountable) The text of newspaper articles.

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image (related)

(Computing) A file that contains all information needed to produce a live working copy. (see disk image, executable image and image copy)

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animadversion

(Countable) A criticism, a critical remark.

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opinion

A piece of testimony that is not usually admissible when given by a layperson, as in contrast to an opinion given by an expert witness.

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rumination

(Psychology) Negative cyclic thinking; persistent and recurrent worrying or brooding.

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sentiment

(Uncountable) Feelings, especially tender feelings, as apart from reason or judgment.

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praise (antonym)

(Archaic) A reason or basis for praise

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repetition

A recitation or recital, especially of prepared or memorized material.

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brainwork

Work done with the brain; mental effort.

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excogitation

Careful thought or consideration.

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speculation

A conclusion, opinion, or theory reached by conjecture.

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slur

(Music) A set of notes that are played legato, without separate articulation.

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same (related)

Something similar, something of the identical type.

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thoughts (related)

Plural form of thought

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wave (related)

A single cycle of a periodic wave.

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reflexion

Alternative spelling of reflection.

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thoughtfulness

Thoughtful and considerate attention

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expression

The definition of an example of expression is a frequently used word or phrase or it is a way to convey your thoughts, feelings or emotions.

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manifestation

The definition of a manifestation is the proof of the reality of something, often a site or a smell.

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focus (related)

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show (related)

A display; a manifestation:

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weighing

Action of the verb to weigh

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impression

A vague notion, remembrance, or belief:

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shine

Brightness from a source of light; radiance.

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duplicate

One that resembles or corresponds to another; an identical copy.

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echo

(Greek mythology) An oread, punished by Hera by losing her own voice and only being able to mimic that of others.

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disgrace (related)

The state of being in disfavor, as because of bad conduct

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cerebration

The act of cerebrating; thinking, mental activity.

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refraction (related)

(Metallurgy) The degree to which a metal or compound can withstand heat

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mirror-image

An image that is reversed from left to right, as it would appear if seen in a mirror; a reflection.

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consideration

A treatment or account:

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contemplation

The definition of contemplation is studying or observing something carefully or thinking deeply about something.

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musing

Musing is a period of deep thought, meditation or reflection.

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study

Mental effort to acquire knowledge or learning.

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reflex

Something, such as light or heat, that is reflected.

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introspection (related)

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self-reflection (related)

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discourse (related)

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refection (related)

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perspective (related)

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pondering

Ruminations.

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stricture

A restraint, limit, or restriction:

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