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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
His music reflected his deep environmental commitment and love for the outdoors, qualities that led to accolades including Grammy and Emmy Awards.
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Darryn King, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Wrexham’s excellent form in both League Two and League One, meanwhile, was reflected with their total of 27 wins — second only to Leeds.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Indirect light is reflected back into the room from walls or the ceiling.
—Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
The European integrated energy major’s third-quarter performance reflected the decline in oil prices, which fell 17% amid concerns over global demand.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
In his message, Biden reflected on Carter's life, from his naval service to his achievements as a statesman.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Decades later, Carter reflected on the episode with a wry smile, a reminder of how even small moments can leave a lasting mark on history.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Heaton, who played Lavin’s TV daughter on Room for Two in 1992, reflected on her experience working with Lavin in a video posted to X on Sunday.
—Rebecca Iannucci, TVLine, 30 Dec. 2024
This should allow for much more nuance to be reflected in the analysis and, importantly, much more variability in the overall rating each transfer gets.
—Duncan Alexander, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Darryn King, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Wrexham’s excellent form in both League Two and League One, meanwhile, was reflected with their total of 27 wins — second only to Leeds.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Indirect light is reflected back into the room from walls or the ceiling.
—Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
The European integrated energy major’s third-quarter performance reflected the decline in oil prices, which fell 17% amid concerns over global demand.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
In his message, Biden reflected on Carter's life, from his naval service to his achievements as a statesman.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Decades later, Carter reflected on the episode with a wry smile, a reminder of how even small moments can leave a lasting mark on history.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Heaton, who played Lavin’s TV daughter on Room for Two in 1992, reflected on her experience working with Lavin in a video posted to X on Sunday.
—Rebecca Iannucci, TVLine, 30 Dec. 2024
This should allow for much more nuance to be reflected in the analysis and, importantly, much more variability in the overall rating each transfer gets.
—Duncan Alexander, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflected
commented
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Furthermore, the report commented that attacks on hospitals in Gaza have also had serious implications for patients with initially nonfatal conditions, potentially rendering them fatal.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Rockefeller Center’s account commented.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Reflected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflected. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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