Thesaurus results for REFLECTED

reflected

verb

past tense of reflect

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 Swift reflected on the song’s creation during a Q&A at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles last week, moderated by Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026 In an interview with Rolling Stone in 2020, Slade reflected on the various bands and projects he’s been involved in, including his own Chris Slade Timeline. — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 24 Aug. 2026 The groundswell of support has been echoed by women across the nation who have seen some of their own experiences reflected in Clancy’s descriptions of her postpartum mental health struggles and difficulty navigating the system to get help. — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026 When people see their insights reflected in company policies, talent retention stops being a struggle and becomes an organic outcome of a supportive environment. — Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Elizabeth Minor, lead author of the more recent study, said the conflicting results reflected different testing methods, neither of which have been perfected. — Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 Her nuanced portrayal has given neurodivergent viewers a rare chance to see their own experiences authentically reflected onscreen, while bringing greater visibility and understanding to a community long saddled with Hollywood stereotypes. — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026 This exciting university city emanates a vibrant, youthful energy that’s reflected in its abundance of top-notch restaurants, cafés, and bars. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026 The fist pumps in front of the Holmesdale Road end after victories reflected his willingness to fight for the team and leave everything on the pitch. — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

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Meanwhile Eddie’s rise through the criminal underworld is mirrored by his rise through the British establishment, bringing him into the circle of a new oleaginous aristo played by Hugh Bonneville, who is joining the cast.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
The demand for farmland mirrored the real-estate boom of the 1970s, with investors working to hedge against inflation with a physical asset, much like gold.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026

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Netanyahu, as others have remarked, likes to build his next coalition ahead of the election rather than after it.

— Andrew Carey, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Former Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver even remarked that the deserved more playing time after the first game.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of remarked

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While padlocks have been found at Jewish cemeteries in Poland, the study authors noted the site carried no other characteristic features suggesting this was a Jewish grave.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
The group noted that more than 140,000 Haitians have been deported from neighboring countries, including the Dominican Republic, in the first half of the year alone.

— CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of noted

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The Blaze host Auron MacIntyre likewise opined that all the infighting over burrito pricing is a symptom of a party bracing for a midterm drubbing and pre-emptively looking for something to pin it on.

— Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Why, one veteran executive opined, aren’t teams allowed to determine how much of an investment to put into their minor-league rosters and how much to spend on in-stadium technology?

— Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 1 July 2026