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 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 The orange sun could be seen dropping toward the horizon behind her, reflecting across the water. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026 The school belongs to a tradition in which young women were educated to fulfill roles as wives, mothers and hostesses, reflecting gender roles and social norms that are now widely regarded as sexist or outdated. — Roberto Prieto, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026 Some pulses penetrate gaps in the forest canopy and bounce off the ground, reflecting back to the sensors. — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 10 Aug. 2026 Net interest on the public debt, now one of the fastest-growing lines in the federal budget, jumped $117 billion (14%), reflecting both a larger debt load and higher long-term rates. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026 But revenue at the company’s container shipping segment soared 22 percent to a shade under $10 billion, mainly reflecting an average revenue of $1,575 per 20-foot equivalent unit (TEU) transported. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflecting

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The ruling follows a broader shift toward rethinking the purpose of cash bail, mirroring larger criminal justice reforms in the state over the past decade or more.

— Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
This reform aims to empower CFOs to ensure financial integrity without fear of reprisal, mirroring the Fed's independence from political pressure.

— Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of mirroring

Verb

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
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

Definition of remarking

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Crisp poplin picks aren’t the only nighties worth noting—longline maxis have endless versatility throughout the season, as do slinky black slips.

— Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
Community member Joe Hood expressed his support for the ban, noting the health risks associated with plastic, such as microplastics entering the body.

— Frankie Rowley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of noting

Verb

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