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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
While reflecting on her first performance, Furtado remembered buying the pink dress from a store called Original on Queen West in Toronto, and also picking up some sparkly platform shoes for the monumental moment.
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Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Designed to plug directly into a smartphone or PC, the P3’s aluminum alloy body is sleek and sturdy, with the design definitely reflecting Thermal Master's aim for both portability and quality.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
After kidnapping Michelle, negotiations take place between the three characters, with Teddy and Don changing from their silver bodysuits to business suits complete with ties and blazers, a significant choice reflecting the characters’ objectives.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
Dialogue is in Mandarin, Hokkien, Thai and Malay, reflecting the multi-ethnic setting of the story.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
Voters in New Jersey still see a clear ideological divide between Sherrill and Ciattarelli, reflecting the broader partisan split shaping the state’s tight governor’s race.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Each is expected to hammer down for six figures, with the high pre-sale estimates reflecting their incredible pedigree and provenance.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
In the endless daylight of the Arctic summer, the tapetum lucidum, a mirror-like layer behind the retina, glows golden, reflecting light efficiently to prevent overexposure.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
Their pregnancy announcement matches perfectly with the track's lyrics, which see the 33-year-old singer-songwriter reflecting on how his perspective on life has shifted in recent years.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Designed to plug directly into a smartphone or PC, the P3’s aluminum alloy body is sleek and sturdy, with the design definitely reflecting Thermal Master's aim for both portability and quality.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
After kidnapping Michelle, negotiations take place between the three characters, with Teddy and Don changing from their silver bodysuits to business suits complete with ties and blazers, a significant choice reflecting the characters’ objectives.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
Dialogue is in Mandarin, Hokkien, Thai and Malay, reflecting the multi-ethnic setting of the story.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
Voters in New Jersey still see a clear ideological divide between Sherrill and Ciattarelli, reflecting the broader partisan split shaping the state’s tight governor’s race.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Each is expected to hammer down for six figures, with the high pre-sale estimates reflecting their incredible pedigree and provenance.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
In the endless daylight of the Arctic summer, the tapetum lucidum, a mirror-like layer behind the retina, glows golden, reflecting light efficiently to prevent overexposure.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
Their pregnancy announcement matches perfectly with the track's lyrics, which see the 33-year-old singer-songwriter reflecting on how his perspective on life has shifted in recent years.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflecting
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That deal would come in the form of an executive order rather than a treaty requiring congressional approval, mirroring the guarantee recently extended to Qatar following Israel’s strike on a Hamas compound in Doha in September.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Polling — including some commissioned by One Main Street — has shown that Colorado Democrats’ popularity has slipped among voters, mirroring similar trends nationwide.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
18 Oct. 2025
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More reports of damaging winds observed across portions of northwestern Louisiana, remarking that storms brought down trees and powerlines.—
Shawnie Caslin Martucci,
ABC News,
18 Oct. 2025
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By the three month mark, even my two teenage sons were remarking on my sober skin.—
Donna Francis,
Allure,
25 Aug. 2025
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Before long, strangers are watching, liking, and commenting on a moment that was meant to be private.—
Eli Thompson,
Rolling Stone,
25 Oct. 2025
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But there’s no indication if the NBA would consider doing that; the league isn’t commenting on that, either.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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As conversations continue around Gaza's reconstruction amid the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire, doctors and humanitarian workers are urging that efforts be focused on addressing the malnutrition crisis, noting that simply flooding the zone with aid won't make a meaningful dent.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Recently, Chance The Rapper told DJ Bootleg Kev about Mac playing a vital role in one of his most famous ad-libs, noting that the moment occurred during an LA recording session with Chuck Inglish.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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Many of the people opining and whining about how this moment could be as bad or worse than the 2000 bust are uninformed or ahistorical.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
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Others saw a man opining — again, without evidence that maternal use of Tylenol causes autism or ADHD in children — on mothers, children with disabilities and their health at a time when studies show pain suffered by women is frequently dismissed.—
Laurie Kellman,
Twin Cities,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Reflecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflecting. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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