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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
Is that anxiety reflected in your writing?
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New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
The data reflected a rise in creativity, as brands with distinctive identities — such as Loewe, Tom Ford or Alaïa — outperformed institutional or contemporary labels, Van Houtte said.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Then, imagine those color-changing mountains reflected in the briny water of desert salt flats, a mirage that ripples when local flamingos fly by in twos and threes.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
This week, Staley reflected on her interview experience and raised questions about the NBA's readiness to welcome a full-time female head coach.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Tasteful art and multiple SOCAN Awards hang on the walls; the ample daylight (even in the studios) and open spaces give an upbeat vibe; there’s a tidiness that implies a focus that is also reflected in the releases from its artists, who fall broadly under an indie-pop (or pop-indie) genre.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
Walking through New York’s Meatpacking District later that evening to a reception the platform was hosting, Mohan reflected on that moment onstage.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
The judge also reflected on how Alvarado’s accusatory statements against Ellis are at least in part factual in nature.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Mecklenburg County Democratic Party chair Wesley Harris said the 2023 results reflected years of organizing in northern Mecklenburg.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
The data reflected a rise in creativity, as brands with distinctive identities — such as Loewe, Tom Ford or Alaïa — outperformed institutional or contemporary labels, Van Houtte said.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Then, imagine those color-changing mountains reflected in the briny water of desert salt flats, a mirage that ripples when local flamingos fly by in twos and threes.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
This week, Staley reflected on her interview experience and raised questions about the NBA's readiness to welcome a full-time female head coach.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Tasteful art and multiple SOCAN Awards hang on the walls; the ample daylight (even in the studios) and open spaces give an upbeat vibe; there’s a tidiness that implies a focus that is also reflected in the releases from its artists, who fall broadly under an indie-pop (or pop-indie) genre.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
Walking through New York’s Meatpacking District later that evening to a reception the platform was hosting, Mohan reflected on that moment onstage.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
The judge also reflected on how Alvarado’s accusatory statements against Ellis are at least in part factual in nature.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Mecklenburg County Democratic Party chair Wesley Harris said the 2023 results reflected years of organizing in northern Mecklenburg.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflected
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The launch party’s success mirrored a pop-up the chain held at a Sacramento Kings game in 2024, which inspired the team to expand into the capital region.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Recognizing his style mirrored Lillard’s at least to some extent, Simons considered Portland an ideal place to grow at that stage of his career.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Several users commented on James' appearance.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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The exchange seemed to be a in good spirits, and fans on X commented about the positive moment.—
Anne Erickson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As one of the killers remarked to Capote about his victim.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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Her masculine borrowing has been remarked upon, but Blazy understood it as a reach for freedom of a specific kind.—
Nathan Heller,
Vogue,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Chaparro also noted that bitcoin and ether suffered less losses compared to alternative crypto-assets in this month’s massive liquidation event.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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The White House has pushed back on the criticism, sending out a press release Tuesday that noted that there was a long legacy of presidential alterations, renovations and expansions of the White House complex.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The clutch gene is a real thing, opined Murray, even if the quarterback doesn’t always throw the prettiest ball.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Others promise salacious details of a life that people have watched and opined on from a distance but never had actual access to.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
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