Thesaurus results for REFLECTING

reflecting

verb

present participle of reflect

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 At the beginning, everything feels controlled, clean and carefully composed, reflecting how this family wants to see itself. — Annika Pham, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026 The crowds outside Comme des Garçons and Rick Owens still offer a distinct point of view, reflecting communities built around an aesthetic rather than a marketing exercise. — Alex Badia, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026 The draft no-confidence resolution by a group of Cornell faculty members is a rare move reflecting the depth of concern on campus. — Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026 While Pacific Neon now largely does LED sign work, reflecting a broad shift in the sign industry, veteran hands like Uroff, 70, can serve a valuable purpose when needed. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 10 Oct. 2026 In recent years, Nike has lost major athletes Lamine Yamal, Harry Kane, and Ousmane Dembélé to competitor brands, reflecting its waning dominance in the performance sportswear market. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026 But the numbers show that vouchers and charters schools are attracting a larger share of students each year, reflecting the popularity of school choice with Florida families. — Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026 Though it's already packed with energizing caffeine and circulation-boosting ginseng, the formula takes the brightening powers up a notch with light-reflecting particles that could pass for a full eight hours of sleep. — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 1 Oct. 2026 The Atlas 9 team is reflecting on its first year with gratitude — and a free event. — Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflecting

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Hochul has emphasized Blakeman’s ties to Trump — mirroring much of the Democrats’ national strategy for the midterm elections — hoping the president’s dismal approval ratings help sink her Republican foe at the ballot box.

— Sagar Meghani, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
The price hikes picked up throughout 2025, mirroring the tariffs.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of mirroring

Verb

Watts went first, remarking that something tasted off, according to Sinclair.

— Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026
In the promo, Lasso is shown coaching the English club Tottenham Hotspur FC and satirically remarking on differences between American football and soccer.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of remarking

Verb

Gillis hosted the late-night sketch show on Saturday night and spent his monologue commenting on how women dress at the gym.

— Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2026
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed mocked Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy on Saturday, commenting on Portnoy's body and athleticism.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of commenting

Verb

David Andrews, chief science officer for the Environmental Working Group, welcomed the push for an alternative to traditional fumigants, noting farmworkers in the fields and their families are the ones who have been exposed to the chemicals.

— Haven Daley, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Marlow also said Missouri’s 30-day retention for ALPR is excessive, noting that Flock, a major manufacturer of the tech, has a default retention period of seven days.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of noting

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Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper answered questions from Charlotte-area media Wednesday before practice, opining on Bryce Young, the team’s overall progress and Charlotte’s likelihood of getting a major league baseball team.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026
Murphy, traveling the country promoting his recent book and opining on the state of the Democrats, returned to Connecticut to boost Larson and trash Bronin.

— Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026