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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 World Bank on Thursday raised its forecast for China’s economic growth in 2024 and 2025, reflecting the recent policy adjustments.
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
Deployment grew by 20% in 2024, reflecting higher-quality deals and more realistic valuations.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
These areas accounted for 71% of corporate deal activity through Q3 2024, reflecting strong demand and strategic importance.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
China’s finance and property companies saw their workforces shrink in recent years years for the first time, reflecting the damage caused by a housing market collapse and regulatory probes.
—Bloomberg, Fortune Asia, 26 Dec. 2024
Optimizing the size of particles Radiative cooling is a technology that cools objects by either reflecting or emitting heat away from them.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Dec. 2024
These modifications respond to the need to adapt to the current context while reflecting the DOJ's ability to evolve its approach along with the changes and challenges that arise in business practice.
—Susana Sierra, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Nair’s work often explored themes of moral conflict, existential dilemmas, and the intricate dynamics of rural life, reflecting his deep understanding of his cultural milieu.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
The modified size of the TiO2 nanoparticles resulted in a cooling effect by reflecting both UV light and solar heat.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Dec. 2024
Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
Deployment grew by 20% in 2024, reflecting higher-quality deals and more realistic valuations.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
These areas accounted for 71% of corporate deal activity through Q3 2024, reflecting strong demand and strategic importance.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
China’s finance and property companies saw their workforces shrink in recent years years for the first time, reflecting the damage caused by a housing market collapse and regulatory probes.
—Bloomberg, Fortune Asia, 26 Dec. 2024
Optimizing the size of particles Radiative cooling is a technology that cools objects by either reflecting or emitting heat away from them.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Dec. 2024
These modifications respond to the need to adapt to the current context while reflecting the DOJ's ability to evolve its approach along with the changes and challenges that arise in business practice.
—Susana Sierra, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Nair’s work often explored themes of moral conflict, existential dilemmas, and the intricate dynamics of rural life, reflecting his deep understanding of his cultural milieu.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
The modified size of the TiO2 nanoparticles resulted in a cooling effect by reflecting both UV light and solar heat.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflecting
commenting
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Make a commenting list This year, talk to people.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Make a commenting list so engaging is easy, dig into the starts to do more of what works, and let go of the excuses that are holding you back.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Reflecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflecting. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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