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 exhibit, reflecting an especially vibrant period in Mexican history, has drawn record crowds, exceeding 300,000. — Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026 This material presents information through the date indicated, reflecting the author’s current expectations, and is subject to revision by the author, though the author is under no obligation to do so. — Katie Stockton, CNBC, 13 July 2026 Themes, schedules and programming will vary by city, reflecting the needs and preferences of each community. — Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026 Earlier this month, Mastodon released a new video, The Mastodon in the Room, which sees the three founding members reflecting on good and bad times with late singer-guitarist Brett Hinds, who died in a motorcycle accident last year. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 13 July 2026 The Fitbit Air shows specific beats per minute (bpm), and those values proved precise in testing, accurately reflecting the varied intensities of interval training sessions. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 13 July 2026 There, more planters and a shallow reflecting pool re-create the feeling of a yard 30 feet above ground. — Fred Albert, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 Cruz isn't the only one reflecting on how their relationship has endured. — Charlie Carballo, USA Today, 7 July 2026 Danny Pintauro is reflecting on his time as Jonathan on Who’s the Boss? — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflecting

Verb

Half a century later, that legacy is fraught, mirroring Israel’s deep internal divisions.

— Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 13 July 2026
Toyota is strategically elevating Gazoo Racing (GR) into an independent global performance brand, mirroring its successful Century ultra-luxury marque strategy.

— Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 11 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

Throughout his illustrious career, Messi has cultivated a measured public image, rarely commenting on politics or becoming involved in major public controversies.

— Juan Melamed, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2026
For a refreshing change, try commenting on something novel, happy-clappy, borrowed or blue.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026

Definition of commenting

Verb

Judge Eichenholtz responded by finding jurors could disagree with that explanation, noting the photographic evidence of other people, who appear to have been White, entering the ballpark wearing similar MAGA clothing.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 July 2026
Huang said the Bangkok fire may resemble the fire in Switzerland, noting that such venues tend to have large amounts of flammable soundproofing materials and overcrowded conditions which contribute to the high number of casualties.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 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