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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
The decade-and-a-half-old Eckhaus Latta reflects a larger shift in what was once called hipster culture, from what the warm, cuddly and whimsical (early Eckhaus Latta collections were filled with colorful, easy knits and denim) to something hard and even chic.
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Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Their commitment to entrepreneurship in service of community reflects FIT’s own core values and is a shining example for our students and beyond.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026
The podcast reflects cable news’ aggressive push into unscripted podcasting as traditional TV viewership declines and audiences migrate to streaming platforms and independent media.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
More than $4 billion in structural cost savings from the program reflects the combined total delivered across fiscal years 2024 and 2025.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
This shift reflects the city’s broader transformation.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 17 Feb. 2026
In rejecting a traditionally Eurocentric wine culture that has long treated Black culture as peripheral, the wine bar reflects a broader shift underway in Chicago.
—Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Counterpoint’s Einstein said this feature reflects Alibaba’s global ambitions.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
Becca Rothfeld, who worked as critic in the department and has now joined The New Yorker, reflects on what’s been lost.
—Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026
Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Their commitment to entrepreneurship in service of community reflects FIT’s own core values and is a shining example for our students and beyond.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026
The podcast reflects cable news’ aggressive push into unscripted podcasting as traditional TV viewership declines and audiences migrate to streaming platforms and independent media.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
More than $4 billion in structural cost savings from the program reflects the combined total delivered across fiscal years 2024 and 2025.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
This shift reflects the city’s broader transformation.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 17 Feb. 2026
In rejecting a traditionally Eurocentric wine culture that has long treated Black culture as peripheral, the wine bar reflects a broader shift underway in Chicago.
—Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Counterpoint’s Einstein said this feature reflects Alibaba’s global ambitions.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
Becca Rothfeld, who worked as critic in the department and has now joined The New Yorker, reflects on what’s been lost.
—Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflects
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Setting aside the gawking nature of certain style choices (the warped, swiveling, 360-degree shots used when someone starts talking about particularly demented ideas are nauseating on multiple levels), the series too closely mirrors its subjects’ insularity.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
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Like many of the show’s themes, this storyline mirrors real-life debates happening in hospitals across the country.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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At one point, after pouring her heart out, her mother (Betty Buckley) remarks that Camille has become a much better listener.—
Mike Miller,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
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Moran understood the gravity of such a call — particularly considering how joyful and emotional Alfredo was in his postrace remarks.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Breezy Johnson got engaged and traded Instagram comments with Taylor Swift.—
The Sports Desk,
NBC news,
12 Feb. 2026
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Alyssa Milano comments on a ton of my stuff.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2026
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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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Das notes a significant shift in her working methodology with child actors compared to her previous work.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Bélanger notes that most midlife women benefit from aiming for about 25 to 35 grams of protein per meal, and choosing meals in that range consistently helps support lean mass and metabolic health.—
Rita Templeton,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Reflects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflects. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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