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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
With new demarcations of land, Pinjar reflects how such violence scaled up.
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JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025
The company said that mainly reflects higher demand for livestock products.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
That local push, though unrelated to the federal litigation, reflects the broader political tension over election administration and legal oversight that has surrounded Essayli’s tenure.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
From humble beginnings to global recognition, Little Love Bug Company reflects Morrison’s belief that business can be both purposeful and personal.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
His precision in everything from cuisine to conversation reflects this Earth sign’s attention to detail and sharp analysis.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Marcolin’s nine-month performance reflects the eyewear sector’s ongoing resilience and ability to buck the downturn.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
This mainly reflects the hotter ocean temperatures.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
By varying their size and arrangement, the researchers can fine-tune how light reflects, creating red, green, and blue hues.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025
The company said that mainly reflects higher demand for livestock products.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
That local push, though unrelated to the federal litigation, reflects the broader political tension over election administration and legal oversight that has surrounded Essayli’s tenure.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
From humble beginnings to global recognition, Little Love Bug Company reflects Morrison’s belief that business can be both purposeful and personal.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
His precision in everything from cuisine to conversation reflects this Earth sign’s attention to detail and sharp analysis.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Marcolin’s nine-month performance reflects the eyewear sector’s ongoing resilience and ability to buck the downturn.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
This mainly reflects the hotter ocean temperatures.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
By varying their size and arrangement, the researchers can fine-tune how light reflects, creating red, green, and blue hues.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflects
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Avoiding romance and melodrama, deBoer writes in an affectless register that mirrors Alice’s dissociation.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Without regulation that mirrors modern scientific concern, Wicker recommends that brands adopt multiple layers of protection via multiple, overlapping certifications that span raw fiber to finished product.—
Sophie Benson,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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When reached for comment, the Consulate-General of Japan in Hong Kong referred Newsweek to remarks that then-Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya—who left the role on October 21—made last week.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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As Preferred Hotels & Resorts CEO Lindsey Ueberroth remarks, the initiative draws on insights from the brand’s 2025 Luxury Travel Report, which showed that most affluent travelers crave once-in-a-lifetime moments, particularly experiential travel curated by insiders.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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The image was publicized when an X account called The Rooster, which comments on Ohio politics, shared a screengrab from a virtual meeting that appeared to show one of Taylor’s staffers, Angelo Elia, sitting in front of the flag.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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Still, the team notes that the real world adds complexity.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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María del Carmen Eugenia Reyes Ruiz, professor at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, notes that the celebration differs throughout Mexico.—
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Reflects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflects. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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