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as in mirroring
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 remarking
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 reflecting
The seamless flow between the exterior and interior connects guests to the sea, reflecting Italy’s coastal lifestyle.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
While ComEd will not file a rate request reflecting the grid plan until next year, it is projected to increase residential customer bills by about $3 per month starting in 2028, the utility said.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Residents are demanding that the city stop allowing ICE agents to train at the local police department range, reflecting growing discontent across the country with the administration's immigration actions.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
The brightening and blurring properties come from bismuth oxychloride, a mineral that adds a light-reflecting luminous finish, and silicones that create the illusion of blurred skin.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
The Javits Center looked dim and pale, like an aging prototype of all the other blue-glass boxes on the West Side of Manhattan, a miscalculation that never lived up to the fantasy of a riverside prism reflecting the vibrant rhythms of New York.
—Andrew Norman Wilson, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Collectively the cast commands more than 18 million social media followers, reflecting Filmbarr’s strategy of aligning traditional genre storytelling with strong digital reach.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
Often letters to the editor are scathing missives reflecting one’s political beliefs or unhappiness with a segment of society – the wealthy, the IRS, the insurance companies, law enforcement, etc.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2026
Today's initiatives are more explicitly driven by a need to buffer against geopolitical factors, Schröder said, reflecting a broader shift in how resource security is framed as industrial strategy and national security, rather than just crisis management.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
While ComEd will not file a rate request reflecting the grid plan until next year, it is projected to increase residential customer bills by about $3 per month starting in 2028, the utility said.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Residents are demanding that the city stop allowing ICE agents to train at the local police department range, reflecting growing discontent across the country with the administration's immigration actions.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
The brightening and blurring properties come from bismuth oxychloride, a mineral that adds a light-reflecting luminous finish, and silicones that create the illusion of blurred skin.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
The Javits Center looked dim and pale, like an aging prototype of all the other blue-glass boxes on the West Side of Manhattan, a miscalculation that never lived up to the fantasy of a riverside prism reflecting the vibrant rhythms of New York.
—Andrew Norman Wilson, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Collectively the cast commands more than 18 million social media followers, reflecting Filmbarr’s strategy of aligning traditional genre storytelling with strong digital reach.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
Often letters to the editor are scathing missives reflecting one’s political beliefs or unhappiness with a segment of society – the wealthy, the IRS, the insurance companies, law enforcement, etc.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2026
Today's initiatives are more explicitly driven by a need to buffer against geopolitical factors, Schröder said, reflecting a broader shift in how resource security is framed as industrial strategy and national security, rather than just crisis management.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflecting
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There’s a photo of this, behind the scenes, of us really mirroring each other.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2026
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Lightford and Ammons, who co-chaired the group, introduced legislation closely mirroring its recommendations.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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The actors jokingly bickered about their history with the ceremony, with Cheadle remarking that Clooney hadn’t won since 2026 winner Timothée Chalamet was 3 years old.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
11 Jan. 2026
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Rubio recalled the tight security cooperation between Havana and Caracas, remarking that Cuban agents had infiltrated Venezuelan spy agencies and provided personal security to Maduro.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
3 Jan. 2026
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Simply Nature Butter fared well in our taste test, with several editors commenting on the smooth and creamy texture and nice balance of salty and nutty flavors.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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Throughout the thread, dog owners shared their own pets’ surprising DNA results, with some commenting that pit bulls are known to have a wire-haired recessive gene, which may explain Cappy's coat.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
19 Feb. 2026
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Rodriguez acknowledged that the council is having difficult conversations around fiscal circumstances, noting there’s apprehension about reducing business tax revenue for the city.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Despite the friction, Knight emphasized her pride in the men’s gold-medal victory, noting that both teams should be celebrating a historic week for American hockey rather than navigating political fallout.—
Mia Fishman,
CNN Money,
25 Feb. 2026
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Top executives from the largest AI companies were in Davos this week, opining on how the technology should evolve and what that will mean for economic growth.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
21 Jan. 2026
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Tuesday’s discussion included a question and answer session, which turned into several attendees opining about the criminal justice system more generally, along with other topics.—
Ryan Oehrli
January 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Reflecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflecting. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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