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as in mirrored
to reproduce or show (an exact likeness) as a mirror would
her face was reflected in the waters of the still pond
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as in commented
to make a statement of one's opinion
reflected on the huge influence that the electronic media have on our national elections
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Recent Examples of reflected
That partisan divide was reflected in other polls, too.
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Chantelle Lee, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
Crude price increases are substantially reflected in pump prices in 20 days and a $10 per barrel increase typically results in around a 25-cent rise per gallon, according to 2019 research by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
—David McHugh, Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2026
The announcement reflected Paris’ efforts to strengthen Europe’s security independence and deterrence amid questions about Washington’s commitments to the continent.
—semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Beyond the text of the film, its production reflected that same ambition, with car chases shot on city streets without permits to achieve the realism for which the film is celebrated.
—Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2026
The two Disney Channel alums reflected on dating adult men while still in their teens in a conversation on Palmer's podcast, Baby, This is Keke Palmer.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Mar. 2026
Those savings are reflected in the form of higher CD rates.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
The beat reflected operational efficiencies and the strength of the brands' positioning, the company said.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge,elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
Often, the director winner is reflected in who wins best picture — but not always.
—Randee Dawn, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Chantelle Lee, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
Crude price increases are substantially reflected in pump prices in 20 days and a $10 per barrel increase typically results in around a 25-cent rise per gallon, according to 2019 research by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
—David McHugh, Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2026
The announcement reflected Paris’ efforts to strengthen Europe’s security independence and deterrence amid questions about Washington’s commitments to the continent.
—semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Beyond the text of the film, its production reflected that same ambition, with car chases shot on city streets without permits to achieve the realism for which the film is celebrated.
—Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2026
The two Disney Channel alums reflected on dating adult men while still in their teens in a conversation on Palmer's podcast, Baby, This is Keke Palmer.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Mar. 2026
Those savings are reflected in the form of higher CD rates.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
The beat reflected operational efficiencies and the strength of the brands' positioning, the company said.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge,elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
Often, the director winner is reflected in who wins best picture — but not always.
—Randee Dawn, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflected
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His letter raised questions about Agwunobi that largely mirrored the points Kevin Rennie made Sunday in a column published by The Hartford Courant, which Harding says was brought to his attention.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2026
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In Travis County, Republican results largely mirrored statewide trends.—
Taylor Nichols,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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Asbille has not publicly commented on her absence from the show, People writes.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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The governor also commented this week on when Springfield could act on proposals to ensure the Bears stay in Illinois, but not in Chicago.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Amodei, the Anthropic CEO, has repeatedly remarked that firmer commitments from the Defense Department to not use AI to surveil Americans are necessary because the law has not caught up to AI’s increasingly powerful capability to analyze or parse vast troves of data.—
Kevin Collier,
NBC news,
3 Mar. 2026
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Brits host Jack Whitehall remarked on the incident after Sombr’s performance concluded.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2026
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The chill all-day Mediterranean spot is Manja, noted by its huge, curving aqua pizza oven and porch swings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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The president noted that past military conflicts have dogged his predecessors, mentioning former President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from Afghanistan and Jimmy Carter’s handling of the Iran hostage crisis.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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And as one Maxwell Scott once opined in The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, when the legend becomes fact, print the legend.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
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Weeks before Hegseth issued his ultimatum, Amodei opined on his website about the risks involved with precisely the two guardrails the Pentagon is targeting.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Reflected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflected. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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