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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
For the Indian market, Jain says the adaptation taps into universal themes while reflecting familiar social dynamics.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Participants were asked to spent time in their evenings reflecting on their personal goals—such as around fitness, hobbies or family time—and plan how to achieve them.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Now eight years sober, Sheen is reflecting on his turbulent past in his new memoir, The Book of Sheen, and a two-part Netflix documentary titled aka Charlie Sheen.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Her actions are driven by a combination of obsession and vengeance, reflecting the extremes of her personality.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Citizens see leaders catering to extremes rather than reflecting the majority.
—Brian Castrucci, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Any physical repairs or alterations to the exterior of the building, central courtyard and reflecting pool must follow county code, which requires review and approval by the Office of Historic Preservation or the County Historic Preservation Board, said Cody.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
The AfD became Germany’s second most popular party in federal elections earlier this year, reflecting a precipitous rise from obscurity since its founding in 2013.
—Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
The Moon was doing something that the Sun wasn’t — emitting gamma-rays — implying that, somehow, the Moon was doing a whole lot more than just reflecting sunlight.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Participants were asked to spent time in their evenings reflecting on their personal goals—such as around fitness, hobbies or family time—and plan how to achieve them.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Now eight years sober, Sheen is reflecting on his turbulent past in his new memoir, The Book of Sheen, and a two-part Netflix documentary titled aka Charlie Sheen.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Her actions are driven by a combination of obsession and vengeance, reflecting the extremes of her personality.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Citizens see leaders catering to extremes rather than reflecting the majority.
—Brian Castrucci, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Any physical repairs or alterations to the exterior of the building, central courtyard and reflecting pool must follow county code, which requires review and approval by the Office of Historic Preservation or the County Historic Preservation Board, said Cody.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
The AfD became Germany’s second most popular party in federal elections earlier this year, reflecting a precipitous rise from obscurity since its founding in 2013.
—Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
The Moon was doing something that the Sun wasn’t — emitting gamma-rays — implying that, somehow, the Moon was doing a whole lot more than just reflecting sunlight.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflecting
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This is mirroring exactly what happened with Mugen Train, and those audience scores are currently sitting at a 99%.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Darrow says the orchard’s acreage has decreased by half, mirroring the state’s overall decline since 2000.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
12 Sep. 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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The video quickly found traction among pet lovers, with users remarking on the visible bond between the two canines.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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Martin’s first stab at the genre can’t help but feel like a comedian’s interpretation — commenting from the outside looking in, rather than investing wholeheartedly.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
9 Sep. 2025
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Over the past couple of months, the doting couple has continued to engage in digital PDA, commenting on one another’s posts and sharing their adoration for each other via interviews.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
8 Sep. 2025
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Lin compared Russia’s justification for the war to the messaging of China, noting expansionist aspirations in both countries.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Cox also called for restraint in reaction to Kirk’s assassination, noting that residents of Utah did not riot or loot or engage in violence, and instead held vigils and said prayers.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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The two then continued opining about their other favorite Swift albums, specifically shouting out the singer’s Folklore and Evermore in the process.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Reflecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflecting. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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