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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
Yahav said the system reflects his experience with low-visibility night approaches.
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Amalia Roy, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2026
The range of Pennsylvania Dutch vocabulary reflects the immediate, physical nature of my ancestors’ lives and work.
—Eythana Miller, The Dial, 23 June 2026
The bipartisan package comes after long negotiations and reflects public pressure on affordability.
—Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026
Lectra noted that the trend also reflects the boom in resale and vintage fashion, where consumers snap up DIY and one-of-a-kind designs.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 23 June 2026
May said the outcome reflects the consequences of the choices made that night.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 23 June 2026
Capital allocation may improve before the income statement reflects it.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Quite likely, this simply reflects the forceful corporate-earnings momentum working its way through analysts' stock-valuation models.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 23 June 2026
In another notable change, the percentage of new recordings required for an album to qualify for Grammy consideration has been lowered from 75% to 66%, a move the Academy said better reflects how albums are released in today's music industry.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
Amalia Roy, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2026
The range of Pennsylvania Dutch vocabulary reflects the immediate, physical nature of my ancestors’ lives and work.
—Eythana Miller, The Dial, 23 June 2026
The bipartisan package comes after long negotiations and reflects public pressure on affordability.
—Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026
Lectra noted that the trend also reflects the boom in resale and vintage fashion, where consumers snap up DIY and one-of-a-kind designs.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 23 June 2026
May said the outcome reflects the consequences of the choices made that night.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 23 June 2026
Capital allocation may improve before the income statement reflects it.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Quite likely, this simply reflects the forceful corporate-earnings momentum working its way through analysts' stock-valuation models.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 23 June 2026
In another notable change, the percentage of new recordings required for an album to qualify for Grammy consideration has been lowered from 75% to 66%, a move the Academy said better reflects how albums are released in today's music industry.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflects
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Delcianna Winders, director of the Animal Law and Policy Institute at Vermont Law and Graduate School, said Wallach’s history mirrors the agency’s shortcomings.—
Katie Surma,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 2026
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The Infrastructure of Belonging Remote Employee®’s offshoring model places offshore employees in professional office environments with business-grade equipment that mirrors what a client’s onshore team uses.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Attendees seemed keen to squeeze as much networking as possible out of the gala, often chatting with their associates and neighbors during speakers’ remarks.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
6 June 2026
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Yes, remarks those catty modernists made about their host could be less than savory, but Stein wasn’t bothered.—
Emily Cox,
ARTnews.com,
22 May 2026
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Although everyone comments on her beauty, 17-year-old Fatima prefers to tie her hair back in a ponytail, her bright eyes buried underneath a black ball cap, her body concealed in unflattering tracksuits.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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When asked about Trump’s order, a Hawley spokesperson directed The Star to comments the Republican senator made last week in support of it as a safety measure.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
Verb
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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
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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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The company further notes that by using an existing licensed facility for production, the project contributes to ongoing efforts to reestablish parts of the domestic nuclear industrial base for long-term energy and mission-critical applications.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
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The report notes that road conditions were dry at the time of the rollover, which happened in Dakota County.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
20 June 2026
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“Reflects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflects. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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