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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
With Jackson’s death Tuesday, leaders across the region reflected on a legacy that helped shape a generation of local activism and public service — none more so than Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, a close friend for more than five decades.
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Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
The downward trend reflected three straight losing seasons from 2022-24, including a 3-9 finish in Sean Lewis’ first year as head coach.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Celebrations from Hong Kong’s temples and Vietnam’s Tet festival to Moscow’s street fairs and New York’s Chinatown reflected the holiday’s global significance.
—Ken Moritsugu, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Pabian reflected on learning Lunar New Year traditions as a child in a small apartment off Buford Highway, where family members gathered to honor ancestors in private.
—Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Neither structure reflected the expectations of ownership at this level, where discretion, asset integrity, and operational continuity matter more than utilization.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Crypto/options trading activity cooled materially after the market rolled over in early October 2025, and Robinhood's Q4 results reflected that slowdown.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
None of the illuminated material is ionized; it’s merely lit up by the central star’s light that gets reflected off of all of the ejecta.
—Big Think, 11 Feb. 2026
That commitment wasn’t reflected in the deal itself, however, and hasn’t been confirmed by Delhi.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
The downward trend reflected three straight losing seasons from 2022-24, including a 3-9 finish in Sean Lewis’ first year as head coach.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Celebrations from Hong Kong’s temples and Vietnam’s Tet festival to Moscow’s street fairs and New York’s Chinatown reflected the holiday’s global significance.
—Ken Moritsugu, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Pabian reflected on learning Lunar New Year traditions as a child in a small apartment off Buford Highway, where family members gathered to honor ancestors in private.
—Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Neither structure reflected the expectations of ownership at this level, where discretion, asset integrity, and operational continuity matter more than utilization.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Crypto/options trading activity cooled materially after the market rolled over in early October 2025, and Robinhood's Q4 results reflected that slowdown.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
None of the illuminated material is ionized; it’s merely lit up by the central star’s light that gets reflected off of all of the ejecta.
—Big Think, 11 Feb. 2026
That commitment wasn’t reflected in the deal itself, however, and hasn’t been confirmed by Delhi.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflected
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What India is doing could also be mirrored in other emerging economies, which may be able to harness increasingly cheap wind and solar at an even faster rate to power their economic development, Bond said.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Michelin’s growth in Colorado is mirrored elsewhere.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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Later, Swift commented on an Instagram post of the couple, congratulating them.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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In related news, drummer Josh Freese recently commented obliquely on his short stint as a Foo Fighter.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2026
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Talarico remarked that the nasty interloper would provide good color for my story, and then recalled the time that former Governor Rick Perry had encountered a coyote while running outside Austin—and shot it dead.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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The company’s stock was up about 8% midday, and analysts remarked that its outlook was better than expected.—
Tara Bannow,
STAT,
27 Jan. 2026
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And in a recent assessment of the chances for a Supreme Court vacancy, Washington consultant Bruce Mehlman noted that all of the justices are well-below the average age of 79 for those who’ve stepped down in recent years.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Tamony also noted an increasing interest in climbing roses and roses in containers, as well as plenty of interest in pinks as a single-color accent to the green foliage.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
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The discussion devolved as attendees opined about the criminal justice system generally, advertised their nonprofits during the question-and-answer session and talked about unrelated issues.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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In Wednesday's ruling, the appeals court opined that even if some of the records are protected by copyright law, Metro Nashville police could still allow the public to inspect them without running afoul of the law.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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