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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
After Monday’s victory, Sarah Graves reflected on winning one of the biggest games of her career in her hometown in front of family, friends and former coaches.
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Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
El-Sayed's decision to use Piker as a surrogate reflected that calculation.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
In a candid sit-down interview, Stone reflected on the infamous scene that helped define her career.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Its compact form, complete with turrets and crenellations, is reflected in still water on calm days, creating a scene of near-perfect storybook symmetry.
—Rosie Conroy, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
These recipes reflected the growing influence of the spice trade, which brought exotic ingredients into European kitchens.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
In the Paris Club, a similar power differential is reflected in the spatial and temporal arrangement of the procedures, which borders on the theatrical.
—Sven Van Mourik, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
Not in a formal sense, but in a way that reflected their lives, attentive, patient, evolving.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
Miley Cyrus also reflected on her bond with Osment on the series, which was her first big acting role.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
El-Sayed's decision to use Piker as a surrogate reflected that calculation.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
In a candid sit-down interview, Stone reflected on the infamous scene that helped define her career.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Its compact form, complete with turrets and crenellations, is reflected in still water on calm days, creating a scene of near-perfect storybook symmetry.
—Rosie Conroy, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
These recipes reflected the growing influence of the spice trade, which brought exotic ingredients into European kitchens.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
In the Paris Club, a similar power differential is reflected in the spatial and temporal arrangement of the procedures, which borders on the theatrical.
—Sven Van Mourik, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
Not in a formal sense, but in a way that reflected their lives, attentive, patient, evolving.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
Miley Cyrus also reflected on her bond with Osment on the series, which was her first big acting role.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflected
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Bathrooms are smartly designed to fit large shower-baths into a relatively compact space; tiling is dark and mirrored with pleasing gold accents.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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And nothing compares to waking up beside Alice Lake, where sunrise casts the 9,899-foot El Capitan in pale honey light—an image almost perfectly mirrored in gently lapping water below.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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Morales commented on the incident happening during a busy weekend in the city, which includes Ultra, a concert at the Kaseya Center, and the Marlins' opening weekend.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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As for how DadTok feels about this, Jessi’s ex, Jordan Ngatikaura, commented on another post, because for this cast, their primary form of communication is social media comments.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
28 Mar. 2026
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Following a second meeting between Rubio, Rivera, Gorrín and others, Rivera remarked in the chat that the bus driver — Maduro — would have to pay him for setting up the meeting with Rubio.—
Joshua Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2026
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K-pop performers are often remarked for their polished choreography and technically impressive concerts.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
22 Mar. 2026
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Paddack noted how Sandy Alcantara came to him in the dugout and gave him words of encouragement.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Dieppa noted that about 17 million cars pass through Chamblee every month.—
Leondra Head,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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And as one Maxwell Scott once opined in The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, when the legend becomes fact, print the legend.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
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Weeks before Hegseth issued his ultimatum, Amodei opined on his website about the risks involved with precisely the two guardrails the Pentagon is targeting.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Reflected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflected. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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