How to Use "Reflection" with Example Sentences

reflection (n): an image in a mirror, water or shiny surface; the act of sending back light, sound or heat from a surface; a description of someone; a long, deep thought

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Used with verbs:

"His reflection appeared in the water."
(appeared, showed)

"She admired her reflection in the window."
(admired, saw, looked at, glanced at, stared at, watched, examined, studied)

"His comments give a true reflection of his personality."
(give, provide)

Used with adjectives:

"I saw a clear reflection in the pool."
(clear)

"There is light reflection from the windows."
(light, sound, heat)

"Her behavior gives a true reflection of her personality."
(true, accurate, good, perfect, fair, proper)

"That test is a poor reflection of her overall grades."
(poor, bad)

"That child's lack of manners is a direct reflection of poor parenting."
(direct, clear)

"After careful reflection, I decided to take a year off from college."
(careful, deep, serious, further, personal)

Used with prepositions:

"I saw my reflection on the glass table."
(on, in)

"There is a reflection of light from the window."
(from)

"That is not a reflection of his real personality."
(of)

"After careful reflection, I have made a decision."
(after, on, upon)