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 The award reinforced the engine’s role in the program while reflecting growing demand for compact propulsion systems across the defense sector. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026 Both songs lean into booming, elastic layers of electronics and capricious tempo modulations, reflecting her determination to remain bold and unclassifiable. — Maria Nenet Barrios, Pitchfork, 21 July 2026 The channel initially focused on rock music, reflecting both the tastes of its founders and the limited number of videos available. — Kara Rogers Britannica Editors July 21, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 July 2026 Barbosa continued the message by reflecting on how dramatically his perspective has changed. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 The clutter ebbs and flows like the tide, reflecting the chaos of spaces where artists live, often homes just on the cusp between quaint and unbearably chaotic. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026 But, at Kelli’s urging, instead of reflecting on going too far or just calling it a night to cool off, Shamea still meets the other woman at the club, determined to enjoy Scottish nightlife. — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 20 July 2026 Jackie searches for Madi, wondering if her sister is a victim or a killer while maneuvering an oppressively demanding office and reflecting on her own previous crimes. — Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026 The exhibit, reflecting an especially vibrant period in Mexican history, has drawn record crowds, exceeding 300,000. — Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflecting

Verb

The new Huffy Vienna step-through e-bike, priced at just $599, delivers impressive performance, mirroring specifications of older, more expensive models.

— William Roberson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Also, remember to stop casting or mirroring when you are done.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2026

Definition of mirroring

Verb

Iger presided over ABC's parent company when Kimmel was temporarily pulled from the air after remarking about Charlie Kirk's murder.

— Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 24 June 2026
Romney took note of his political journey during his remarks at Monday's celebration, remarking on the bipartisanship that made Romneycare possible.

— Jon Keller, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026

Definition of remarking

Verb

Vazquez referred to the city’s statement, which said that officials were not commenting on specific allegations.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
Makoto, who has deployed the hinomaru in works commenting on Japan’s society and history, took issue with the idea that desecration of the flag is unpatriotic.

— News Desk, Artforum, 17 July 2026

Definition of commenting

Verb

Other industry experts are admitting defeat, noting demand is notoriously hard to measure and predict.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Two government employees and one civilian were injured during the incident Monday, according to the FBI, with Barnacle noting the civilian was an immigrant who was at the building for a hearing in their immigration case.

— Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of noting

Verb

Disagreeing with presidential actions is one thing, but opining on the psychology behind his decisions shows ignorance.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
The New York Times is cheering them on, opining in a recent editorial that artificially raising the prices of legal cannabis through higher taxes and fees will dissuade adults from consuming it.

— Paul Armentano, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026