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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
The decision reflected a common pattern in China's technology sector, where startups establish offshore corporate structures to access global capital and reassure foreign investors, and sometimes soften regulatory scrutiny while maintaining engineering talent and intellectual ties to the mainland.
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Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Karres’ lasting influence is reflected in the tributes and memories people have posted online over the past few days as word of his death spread.
—Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
The market opened in the fall of 2021, with thousands of visitors and what would turn out to be a time period that reflected the peak of the market's popularity.
—Rashad Williams, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Local history is also reflected in the design, with a Navy pilot (representing the former Naval Air Station Glenview); a member of the Kennicott family, the early settlers of The Grove; the Glenview Farmer’s Market; and a child riding in the 4th of July bike parade featured.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Puig said the results reflected the moderate consumer environment, with growth led by fragrances, fashion, and makeup.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, in June 2020, Banderas once again reflected on their relationship to El Break de las 7.
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
While sitting down with the New York Times for being featured on their 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters list released Tuesday, the singer-songwriter reflected on how the inspiration behind her songwriting has become an obsession for fans.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
Exit polls reflected strong enthusiasm, including an A- CinemaScore and high recommendation rates.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 27 Apr. 2026
Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Karres’ lasting influence is reflected in the tributes and memories people have posted online over the past few days as word of his death spread.
—Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
The market opened in the fall of 2021, with thousands of visitors and what would turn out to be a time period that reflected the peak of the market's popularity.
—Rashad Williams, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Local history is also reflected in the design, with a Navy pilot (representing the former Naval Air Station Glenview); a member of the Kennicott family, the early settlers of The Grove; the Glenview Farmer’s Market; and a child riding in the 4th of July bike parade featured.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Puig said the results reflected the moderate consumer environment, with growth led by fragrances, fashion, and makeup.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, in June 2020, Banderas once again reflected on their relationship to El Break de las 7.
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
While sitting down with the New York Times for being featured on their 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters list released Tuesday, the singer-songwriter reflected on how the inspiration behind her songwriting has become an obsession for fans.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
Exit polls reflected strong enthusiasm, including an A- CinemaScore and high recommendation rates.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflected
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The program mirrored a similar feasibility-testing venture that began in the 1970s, which was swiftly terminated once oil prices stabilized.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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That progression has been mirrored by the audience.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 May 2026
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Resident Mark Corey, who has lived in Hobart for 63 years, commented about the 18 Amazon representatives present, many of whom sat in courtroom chairs and provided expertise when asked about acoustics, landscaping, traffic, water and drainage.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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China and Russia haven’t commented publicly on the new resolution.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, David Levy, a TV exec who helped Turner secure sports broadcasting rights, remarked on his brilliance as a businessman who was ahead of his time.—
Matt Carlstrom,
Vanity Fair,
6 May 2026
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This snow season, there was what Deems remarked was a pretty normal amount of snow in late Fall and at the start of winter.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Suspect Cole Tomas Allen was confined to a padded cell with constant lighting and repeatedly strip-searched; the judge noted the jail houses convicted killers without such restrictions.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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Gap noted that Doris Fisher’s influence extended beyond merchandising and store design.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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The way that some musicians can innately pick up a rhythm, Stewart opined, is the way that concepts in football click in York’s brain.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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The Supreme Court has opined that redistricting, like the judicial system, should be color-blind.—
Caroline Linton,
CBS News,
7 May 2026
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