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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
Since launch, daily watch time per viewer on Tadka has grown fivefold, reflecting sustained engagement with the format.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 June 2026
Memorials, a museum and reflecting pools stand on the precise site where the twin towers of the World Trade Center once stood.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
In all these books, animals serve as mirrors, reflecting our personal and societal shortcomings and shame, our hubris, anxiety, and moral failings.
—Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
The guest cabins, meanwhile, are inspired by the owner’s favorite places, including Italy and French Polynesia, with bespoke commissioned art pieces reflecting those locations.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 June 2026
Broadcom’s revenues from these two deals will be closely correlated, UBS’s Arcuri said, reflecting the high level of mutual investment that has characterized the AI buildout so far.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 3 June 2026
But in the wake of the war in Gaza as well as the war in Iran, the organization has become a lightning-rod issue in multiple Democratic races this year, reflecting a drop in public sentiment toward Israel as well as AIPAC’s influence.
—Philip Wang, Time, 3 June 2026
Levin-Scherz noted reports of increasing visit intensity, reflecting the time and resources a doctor spends on a patient and resulting in higher payment.
—Michelle Andrews, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Jennifer Garner is reflecting on how her divorce from Ben Affleck impacted her career choices.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 June 2026
Memorials, a museum and reflecting pools stand on the precise site where the twin towers of the World Trade Center once stood.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
In all these books, animals serve as mirrors, reflecting our personal and societal shortcomings and shame, our hubris, anxiety, and moral failings.
—Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
The guest cabins, meanwhile, are inspired by the owner’s favorite places, including Italy and French Polynesia, with bespoke commissioned art pieces reflecting those locations.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 June 2026
Broadcom’s revenues from these two deals will be closely correlated, UBS’s Arcuri said, reflecting the high level of mutual investment that has characterized the AI buildout so far.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 3 June 2026
But in the wake of the war in Gaza as well as the war in Iran, the organization has become a lightning-rod issue in multiple Democratic races this year, reflecting a drop in public sentiment toward Israel as well as AIPAC’s influence.
—Philip Wang, Time, 3 June 2026
Levin-Scherz noted reports of increasing visit intensity, reflecting the time and resources a doctor spends on a patient and resulting in higher payment.
—Michelle Andrews, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Jennifer Garner is reflecting on how her divorce from Ben Affleck impacted her career choices.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflecting
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His season ends with a heart attack, mirroring his father’s cause of death — and a major tease for his story continuation in the One Golden Summer novel.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
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Conversations are mirroring something back to you, Sagittarius.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Best Things to Do Driving, tasting, eating, and remarking about the beauty of this part of California filled our days, and visitors have so many places to see, depending on their interests, from wine to olive oil, craft beer, honey, cheese, and farm-fresh fruit and nuts.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2026
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Elizabeth quickly made an impression on her husband’s friends; one of them, Angelina Grimké, wrote a letter remarking that Henry did not seem equipped to handle his intelligent young wife.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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On the gallery’s Instagram page, leading figures within the Brussel’s art scene have been commenting on the closure since the announcement.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
11 June 2026
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In July 1962, Froio prefigured her lifelong involvement with the Hamptons by writing a piece for WWD about what was selling at the boutiques in West Hampton, commenting on the merchandise at stores called Le Sorelle (The Sisters) and Treasure Trove.—
Lorna Koski,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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Some Dutch players went for a walk on the County Club Plaza near their hotel on Tuesday, and van Dijk, noting few pedestrians, thought the heat kept people inside.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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The International Monetary Fund approved a $250 million credit facility for Rwanda, noting that a prolonged war in the Middle East may jeopardize the country’s resilience.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
10 June 2026
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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
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In some cases, your job ends after reviewing and opining on early legal filings.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Reflecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflecting. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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