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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
In a conversation with the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, Hochberg reflected on the championship run, celebrating Passover during the Final Four, confronting antisemitism and using his platform to represent his community and give back.
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Adam Finkel, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
For some filers, that retroactive effect will be a pleasant surprise in the form of a larger refund because the new deductions reduced taxable income in ways that weren't reflected in paycheck withholding throughout the year.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
The bureaucratic organizations in India adopted and modified the centralized authority of the Mughals, and Mughal administrative units are reflected in the country’s district administrations.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
Blink of an eye At the morning skate, Sturm reflected on his first year as a head coach in the NHL.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
D'Onofrio, 66, reflected on some of his most iconic roles in a video for GQ on April 10.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Medieval Christians believed history reflected God’s judgment.
—Anna Piela, The Conversation, 13 Apr. 2026
That is also reflected in the latest analysis of the bill by senate staff, which includes possible new wording focusing only on the assessment and not on establishing a new policy to bring back grizzlies.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Sitting around a wood stove and drinking cups of coffee and tea, the residents reflected on the upheavals that had become a regular feature of their lives.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Adam Finkel, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
For some filers, that retroactive effect will be a pleasant surprise in the form of a larger refund because the new deductions reduced taxable income in ways that weren't reflected in paycheck withholding throughout the year.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
The bureaucratic organizations in India adopted and modified the centralized authority of the Mughals, and Mughal administrative units are reflected in the country’s district administrations.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
Blink of an eye At the morning skate, Sturm reflected on his first year as a head coach in the NHL.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
D'Onofrio, 66, reflected on some of his most iconic roles in a video for GQ on April 10.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Medieval Christians believed history reflected God’s judgment.
—Anna Piela, The Conversation, 13 Apr. 2026
That is also reflected in the latest analysis of the bill by senate staff, which includes possible new wording focusing only on the assessment and not on establishing a new policy to bring back grizzlies.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Sitting around a wood stove and drinking cups of coffee and tea, the residents reflected on the upheavals that had become a regular feature of their lives.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflected
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Growing with America Home Depot’s growth closely mirrored the rise of modern suburban America.—
Alexandria Mansfield,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Interestingly, these maps mirrored social ones.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
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Thousands of people commented on Porizkova's video, praising her for her looks and confidence.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Fans of Lyonne commented on the post, worried and checking in with the actor, who has long been candid about her battle with addiction.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Speaking from the Orion spacecraft on April 4, Glover, the mission’s pilot, remarked on the view in a long-distance virtual interview with CBS News.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
14 Apr. 2026
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Koch remarked in a prelaunch NASA interview.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2026
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That said, China's export momentum will be more insulated from higher energy costs and raw material shortage than other export-reliant peers, Zhang noted, due to the scale and efficiency of the country's manufacturing sector.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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On the broader disagreement, Wenski noted that differences between world leaders - even between a pope and a president - are not unusual.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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His father lowered his head and stared down at his hands while the defense played a Fox News clip in which a commentator identified as a former FBI agent opined that Robinson was a sociopath.—
Matthew Brown,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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When that day arrives, OpenAI opined, there should be a global network in place to communicate emerging risks.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Reflected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflected. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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