Thesaurus results for REFLECTS

reflects

verb

present tense third-person singular of reflect

as in mirrors

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 remarks

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 reflects Its new rush for a deal with Washington, analysts said, reflects its eye on the midterms. — Cara Anna, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026 The nation's constant refrain — stay out of our internal affairs — reflects its history of trying to secure the edges of the country that are distant from Beijing. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026 Cutting back and forth between the present and the past, each member of the unit reflects on a hostage situation turned ICE raid that went completely off track, leaving an unarmed civilian shot dead by Hondo’s hand. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026 Sarah Hiza, senior vice president of Technology and Innovation at Lockheed Martin, said the initiative reflects a broader push around quantum technology. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026 This population reflects broader shifts away from institutional religious authority in favor of personal experience. — Morgan Shipley, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026 Alo’s physical retail expansion also reflects a clear brand strategy. — Advertorial, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026 Ryan Field takes its place within this new business climate and reflects it back. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026 Designers want homeowners to choose decor that reflects personality, not trends. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 19 Sep. 2026

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Verb

Erika’s mother, Lori, who is in the late stages of a neurological disorder that mirrors Parkinson’s, also lives in the complex, as does Turning Point’s top fundraiser, Stacy Sheridan, and her 11-year-old daughter, Grace.

— Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 29 Sep. 2026
That progression mirrors one of cardiology’s most familiar stories.

— Subramaniam C. Krishnan, STAT, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of mirrors

Verb

The ministry’s statement was responding to remarks Costa Rican Foreign Minister Manuel Tovar Rivera made in an interview with the Herald.

— Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026
Overnight, Sheeran did finally address the fallout from Macklemore being dropped from his tour over the support act’s pro-Palestine onstage remarks.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of remarks

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Ryan didn't hold back in Freedom's Instagram comments after the ejection, calling out the WNBA for failing to stand up for female athletes as the league's position on the trans issue keeps falling apart.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Keller city council member comments After the second closed session, McMullin said the council’s resolution outlines all the concerns that Keller residents mentioned.

— Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of comments

Verb

Scott’s Charleson at one point in this film opines about how much more satisfying stage work is for an actor without an editor there to chop you up to pieces.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
And, when Malika’s dentist beau sends her flowers, Khloé opines (over FaceTime, naturally) that the bouquet is too small and therefore cheap.

— Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of opines

Verb

This all sounds exhausting, but most inhabitants love it, Specht notes, especially compared with the chaos of nearby Miami.

— Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
Lee notes that Microsoft, for example, has taken steps to lessen its near-term accounting obligations by extending depreciation schedules.

— Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026