reflector

Definition of reflectornext

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Recent Examples of reflector That means if riding within 30 minutes of sunrise or sunset, scooters need to have a white light on the front and a red light or reflector on the back, both visible from 500 feet away. Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 22 Nov. 2025 At an altitude of 625 kilometers, an 18-meter reflector — even if optimally curved to focus that light down onto the Earth’s surface — would create a spot of light just-under 6 km across on Earth’s surface. Big Think, 15 Oct. 2025 The reflector shield’s diameter is just less than 32 inches, and the hottest areas are typically within a few feet of the base. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025 With the idea that the Mofate X Hike is built to mega-mile into remote spaces where even a simple injury could turn into a life-threatening disaster in a blink, the boot becomes Hoka's first to incorporate a Recco reflector. New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reflector
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Noun
  • In the director’s view, fragmented editing breaks emotional continuity; an unbroken take mirrors the uninterrupted flow of lived experience.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 June 2026
  • Another option the designer recommends is to hang a statement mirror.
    Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 20 June 2026
Noun
  • Here’s to a glass-skin, gorgeous complexion this summer at a budget-friendly price.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 23 June 2026
  • Every few feet were cairns of glass swept away from shattered storefronts.
    Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026

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“Reflector.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflector. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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