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 Former Pro Bowl receiver Allen Robinson II announced his retirement on his 33rd birthday, reflecting in a video on Instagram about an 11-year NFL journey that ended with his hometown Lions. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Elsewhere, Newcastle and Bournemouth rank in the top 10 highest spenders over five years but among the bottom five over the past three, reflecting sizeable recent sales by each club. — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Formulated with 40% water and light-reflecting pigments, the foundation has a silky, barely there feel and instantly hydrates skin for up to 12 hours. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026 The monthly stochastics have a bullish 'pop,' while the monthly MACD points higher, reflecting positive long-term momentum. — Katie Stockton, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026 By reflecting a wide spectrum of colours, materials that lack pigment have a distinct advantage in beating the heat. — Mike McRae 24, New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026 Coverage of the Arday story was out of proportion to his position in society, reflecting the higher standard to which people of color are held when compared with their white peers, Vernon said. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026 During Anahulu Ho Emi, the third and final phase, the focus is diminishing, surrendering and reflecting. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026 North America accounted for the largest share of the market in 2025, reflecting K-beauty’s evolution from a niche category into a mainstream one. — Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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Instead, some industry leaders advocate for the US government to become an ambitious early customer, stimulating domestic demand and building a resilient supply chain, mirroring China's successful strategy.

— John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Both kept to their characteristically understated style, mirroring each other in elevated basics.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of mirroring

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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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The pair were seen hand-in-hand in New York City together, and later, began publicly commenting on each other’s social media posts.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 22 Aug. 2026
The opportunistic raccoon tickled many people online, with viewers calling the raccoon a rat in disguise and commenting on the price of hot dogs at the New York City stadium.

— Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of commenting

Verb

Bloomingdale’s chief merchant Denise Magid also cites backpacks as a strong and growing category, noting demand for classic Polo Ralph Lauren styles and bolder designs from brands like State and Sprayground.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
The president expressed anger over Canada’s retaliation against his tariffs last year — noting Canadian imports of American alcohol and cars started to fall last spring.

— Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of noting

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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
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