reflects

present tense third-person singular of reflect
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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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Recent Examples of reflects Instead, the board has characterized the revisions as an effort to modernize its regulations and ensure the language reflects its long-standing philosophy that people should not be defined solely by their incarceration. Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026 Patron 100 reflects a growing consumer interest in transparent production methods and high-quality ingredients. Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 Securing the ballot box ensures that our election outcomes are indisputable and that our local representation truly reflects the will of the eligible voters in District 100. Yoni Anijar, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026 The strategy reflects a broader shift among Chinese chip companies that are exploring architectural innovations instead of relying solely on smaller manufacturing processes. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026 The Sky still consider her day-to-day, but her absence reflects a growing tension between her needs as a veteran guard and the team’s rapidly devolving chances of competing this season. Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026 The opening reflects the house’s growing presence in South Florida, joining two existing boutiques located within Miami’s Bal Harbour and the Design District. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 13 July 2026 The clientele reflects the changing demographics of the city’s immigrants. Sabrina Nelson Garcinuño, Fortune, 13 July 2026 Investment banking and capital markets Then there's noninterest income, which reflects the money banks generate through fees and commissions. Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 13 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflects
Verb
  • That piecemeal process mirrors the film’s preoccupation with survival.
    Callum McLennan, Variety, 15 July 2026
  • This app has a specific wrist version that mirrors the phone version in iOS 27.
    Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 15 July 2026
Verb
  • Carr placed considerable pressure on ABC following remarks Jimmy Kimmel made on his show about Charlie Kirk.
    Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 17 July 2026
  • Sarandos’ comments echo remarks Head of UCAN Scripted Series Jinny Howe made to Deadline last week.
    Peter White, Deadline, 16 July 2026
Verb
  • The department directed Fortune to comments Chief Jim McDonnell made at a police commission meeting on Tuesday.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 15 July 2026
  • The former season-24 Bachelor lead, Peter Weber, or Pilot Pete to the initiated, took to the Instagram comments under The Viall Files to address his relationship with his then–Bachelor producer Julie LaPlaca.
    Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • So opines Daniel Radcliffe in the solo show Every Brilliant Thing, which just opened at the Hudson Theatre on Broadway.
    Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Columnist Cameron Smith opines about a less-than-inspiring group of Republican candidates.
    Tacuma Roeback, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • As Scott Manley notes in a recent video, cooling is the most significant issue that would-be space data center operators must solve.
    Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026
  • Deadline also notes that Sam Elliott and Andy Garcia would factor into future salary negotiations, since they were added to the main cast in season 2.
    Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

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