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 Medical schools at the University of Florida and University of Miami are both in the top 20% of medical schools nationwide, reflecting the importance of Florida’s reforms. — Ian Kingsbury, Sun Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026 Miranda Lambert is reflecting on a fan encounter that left her in tears. — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026 When the two mix, the gas glows red, and the blue haze comes from light reflecting off space dust. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 31 Oct. 2026 Finally, there’s a toggle called Desktop Control that aims to mitigate frequency boosting caused by sound waves reflecting off desktops or other surfaces near the speaker drivers. — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026 But there’s a Marie Antoinette-style similarity between Hussein’s narcissist tendencies and Trump’s obsession with all that glitters — from the water in the reflecting pool to the walls of the Oval Office — even as the economy crashes. — Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026 On prediction markets, participants can buy and sell contracts valued between $0 and $1, with the price reflecting how likely traders think an event is to happen. — Melissa Lee,paige Tortorelli, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026 From there, the women’s line continued to evolve alongside advances in fabric technology and shifting style preferences, with new fits and silhouettes reflecting how women wear jeans today. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026 Danielle announced her new role in an Instagram video shared Thursday, reflecting on her relationship with her aunt and her plans to help preserve the singer's legacy. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflecting

Verb

Doctors warn that the rise in influenza cases is mirroring a trend seen in other parts of the country months ahead of what is considered peak flu season.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 30 Oct. 2026
While dramatic, many of the pieces used to channel these moods can be incorporated into everyday style, mirroring the coquettish, Victoriana styles purveyed by brands like Simone Rocha, Pauline Dujancourt and Dilara Findikoglu.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 26 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

Janones also urged supporters to avoid commenting on opponents’ posts, warning that engaging with their content could inadvertently boost its visibility through social media algorithms.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026
Lopes was known by over 1 million followers across his Instagram, YouTube and Twitch accounts for commenting on and playing esports soccer.

— Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of commenting

Verb

Legal experts have echoed those concerns, noting that relying on the NVRA’s general preamble language to halt state election certification lacks precedent.

— Hugh Son, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
Flair continued, noting that he is scheduled to have a procedure on the affected vein, which his doctors say will clear the way for travel.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of noting

Verb

But alongside these sorts of facts, there are others less convenient for opining on The Rural.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
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