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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 thumping Republicans took in this week's elections reflected longer-running anger among constituencies that already leaned Democratic, but the GOP needs to worry that the government shutdown will cause that frustration to spread.
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Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
During his appearance on Adin Ross’ Kick channel on Wednesday, the rainbow-haired rapper reflected on his rise to fame, stating that his breakout moments preceded the invention of TikTok.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
After all, when in Scorpio, Venus has no choice but to face the depths of passion, power and control, which is in turn reflected in collective relationships.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
More than two decades later, mother and daughter reunited, and Collins reflected on the experience in her 1992 book, Letter to Louise.
—Lisa De Los Reyes, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Elections in Virginia, New Jersey and New York City reflected an electorate that is financially exhausted after five years of inflation that peaked in 2022.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
The distance reflected both political pragmatism and personal history.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
Each of Koch’s acquisitions reflected a deliberate strategy.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The policy reflected foundational beliefs.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
During his appearance on Adin Ross’ Kick channel on Wednesday, the rainbow-haired rapper reflected on his rise to fame, stating that his breakout moments preceded the invention of TikTok.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
After all, when in Scorpio, Venus has no choice but to face the depths of passion, power and control, which is in turn reflected in collective relationships.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
More than two decades later, mother and daughter reunited, and Collins reflected on the experience in her 1992 book, Letter to Louise.
—Lisa De Los Reyes, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Elections in Virginia, New Jersey and New York City reflected an electorate that is financially exhausted after five years of inflation that peaked in 2022.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
The distance reflected both political pragmatism and personal history.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
Each of Koch’s acquisitions reflected a deliberate strategy.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The policy reflected foundational beliefs.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflected
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That relationship between the characters mirrored the relationship between the actors.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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Wooden doors opened onto a Juliet balcony, beyond which a low mantle of cloud mirrored the pewter-gray surface of Guajará Bay.—
Michael Snyder,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Neither Sean nor Aiko have officially commented on the break-up until now.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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Morrissey himself hasn’t commented on the cancellation either through social media or his usual mouthpiece fan websites.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
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Advertisement During his campaign, Mamdani often remarked on the huge amounts of money being spent to defeat him.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Where other directors, including Richard Linklater and Steven Soderbergh, have remarked on AI’s value as a tool, Miller has likened generative filmmaking to past creative revolutions, including the invention of oil paint and photography.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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The judge also noted she had not previously been told a mechanic had worked on the car, and also the government has given at least two different accounts of who approved the car’s removal to Maine.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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As Morosi noted, a move with the Phillies almost makes too much sense.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The outlet also opined that someone who is brought into a business venture because of their loyalty to MAGA could feel more pressure to remain loyal.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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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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“Reflected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflected. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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