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 Standard materials send reflecting waves outward at equal angles, creating unpredictable chaotic patterns inside irregular containers. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026 Twenty-one-year-old Kane Parsons is reflecting on a whirlwind summer in which the box office was undoubtedly bolstered by the release of his feature debut, Backrooms. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2026 The sketch started with Burnham (George Fouracres) proudly reflecting on a recent speech at the UN in New York to Secretary of State Angela Rayner (Celeste Dring). — Scott Bryan, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026 While the Dirty Knobs’ songs vary in style, reflecting the great diversity of top 40 music when Campbell was growing up in the 1960s, the band overall has a more dense, blues-rooted feel. — Thom Duffy, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026 To Curtis, there’s much to be proud of in reflecting back on Comedy Works’ 45-year history. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026 Here is a building interacting with — and reflecting — its environment. — Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026 Charles Spencer, the brother of the late Princess Diana, is pushing back on Buckingham Palace about the rare royal reaction to his book reflecting on his sister and his memories of Britain's royal family. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026 British singer Engelbert Humperdinck is reflecting on how his shoelace saved his life during his service in his country's army. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026

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Flashbacks of Swift with Farrell, once happy, flash by, mirroring the exact same life that Johnson’s enduring.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026
More than 18% of students now have IEPs, mirroring a national surge.

— Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 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

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Company spokesperson Tara Parsell said patient confidentiality prevented her from commenting on its actions.

— Arthur Allen, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
Penguin Randomhouse, who is publishing the book under its imprint Michael Joseph, has said that Earl Spencer will not be commenting until the book is published next Tuesday.

— Katie Nicholl, Vanity Fair, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of commenting

Verb

Earlier this week, Rolling Stone listed Laboriel among its top picks for possible replacements, noting his ferocious skills, friendship with Vedder, and his guest feature on the frontman’s 2022 solo LP, Earthling.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2026
Stohr described the Grenoble platform as a major strategic asset for France and Europe both noting that it is integrated into the French industrial value chain from rare-earth refining through permanent magnet production.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 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