How to Use reflect in a Sentence
reflect
verb- The old church is reflected in the glass exterior of the skyscraper.
- Where you learned a language is reflected in your accent.
- Her book clearly reflects her beliefs.
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This will reflect my age, but the term ‘granny flat’ seems just fine to me.
—Adrian Vore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2022
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The costume is meant to reflect the pawns in a game of chess.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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The turnout reflected the scope of the loss.
—Eva Andersen, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
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Please note that all prices in this story reflect queen sizes.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 5 Oct. 2025
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Please note that all prices in this story reflect queen sizes.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026
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The reflecting pool rests where a city street once ran.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
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Look for a color, like a warm white, that will reflect light.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2025
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That might mean raising your prices to reflect the worth of your unique skills!
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
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These numbers reflect more than scale.
—Jane Hanson, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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Cadden said that the case reflects the kind of risks guards can face on the job.
—Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
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But at least for a small bit of time, there was a chance to exhale and reflect.
—Steve Rogers, Arkansas Online, 17 Feb. 2023
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Your baby is the light of your life, so why not choose a name that reflects it?
—Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 10 Apr. 2026
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The dinosaur‘s name reflects its southern roots.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
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These actions do not reflect our values as a city.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
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The idea that food prices should reflect its true cost is popular.
—Tamar Haspel, Washington Post, 3 June 2022
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The list reflects our lifestyles.
—Kendall Malinchock, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
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Their housing should reflect that.
—Sydney Franklin, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Sep. 2025
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Their mocks reflect a blend of that feedback and their own opinions.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
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And she's had time to reflect back on her own actions in recent months.
—Janine Rubenstein, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2024
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That video does not reflect my own true character, my own true thoughts.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
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Pupils blown open, reflecting white back into the lens.
—Christopher Anderson, Vanity Fair, 27 Feb. 2026
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While most tints are dark, and meant to keep light out, there are tints on the market that reflect light.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
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Labor Day invites us to reflect on more than wages or time off.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Take a moment to reflect on your overall vision and be open to change.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 13 Dec. 2024
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Hamm reflected on his love life during a chat with Elle.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
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Let’s reflect on what binds us together.
—Staff Report, Daily News, 28 Mar. 2026
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After his win, Hatosy reflected on what the gig meant to him.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
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