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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
Mulzet also reflects on the timeliness of his writing and the breadth of his influences, including Europe and Asia more broadly.
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Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
In the clip below, an actress named Casey who was hired as a decoy for the show reflects on her experience participating in To Catch a Predator.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
But a lot that runup reflects big bets by investors that Musk will be able deliver things that are difficult to pull off, and the way Musk has run the company recently doesn’t inspire confidence.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Inside, every element reflects the owner’s individuality, from 24K gold accents to personalized motifs.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
Retailers notice when every touchpoint reflects intention.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
Mathews noted that a a larger percentage of consumers are holding off until the Thanksgiving weekend/Black Friday sales, which reflects a shopper who’s looking for deals.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Rocky’s story reflects a wider challenge faced by shelters across the United States.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
With new demarcations of land, Pinjar reflects how such violence scaled up.
—JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025
Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
In the clip below, an actress named Casey who was hired as a decoy for the show reflects on her experience participating in To Catch a Predator.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
But a lot that runup reflects big bets by investors that Musk will be able deliver things that are difficult to pull off, and the way Musk has run the company recently doesn’t inspire confidence.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Inside, every element reflects the owner’s individuality, from 24K gold accents to personalized motifs.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
Retailers notice when every touchpoint reflects intention.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
Mathews noted that a a larger percentage of consumers are holding off until the Thanksgiving weekend/Black Friday sales, which reflects a shopper who’s looking for deals.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Rocky’s story reflects a wider challenge faced by shelters across the United States.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
With new demarcations of land, Pinjar reflects how such violence scaled up.
—JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflects
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This mirrors the struggles of America’s distillers, with second-quarter spirit exports to Canada plunging by 85 percent year-over-year, according to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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The provisional nature of this society mirrors an improvisatory quality in the books, with their changing casts of characters and fluid metaphors.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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The endorsement was predominately displayed on backdrop of Wambsganss’ remarks.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Nov. 2025
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The flag, a symbol of the tribe’s long and hard-fought sovereignty, the ways its people have given to the Elk Grove community, and ties to land that date back, in Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen’s remarks, to time immemorial, launches the city’s commemoration of Native American Heritage Month.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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This is another young adult novel in verse that comments on the healing nature of poetry!—
Amber McBride,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Continue reading … WALK BACK – Actress addresses Charlie Kirk comments after 'threatening' backlash.—
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FOXNews.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Columnist Cameron Smith opines about a less-than-inspiring group of Republican candidates.—
Tacuma Roeback,
Nashville Tennessean,
1 Oct. 2025
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Angone opines that we Guardsmen were not acquainted with the neighborhoods we were assigned to.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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Leonidas Anagnostou, general manager of Sandblu Resort in Santorini, Greece, notes that families often overlook using the concierge for children's needs.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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There are also egos to consider, notes one sales exec, who claims agencies are now reluctant for projects featuring their bigger names to launch without some money committed to paper beforehand.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Reflects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflects. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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