Thesaurus results for REFLECTS

reflects

verb

present tense third-person singular of reflect

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 six-machine launch reflects the company’s wider attempt to develop into a more comprehensive supplier of semiconductor manufacturing equipment rather than remaining focused on a single part of the fabrication process. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026 The interest, in part, reflects the broader peptide-craze that has increasingly entered the mainstream wellness and longevity space. — Will Stone, NPR, 7 Sep. 2026 That also reflects a broader trend of spending growth picking up among younger and lower-income consumers generally, not just those who bet. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026 But much of the fall reflects a genuine shift from wages to profits, which agentic models could accentuate. — John Cassidy, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026 The push for more spaceports reflects skyrocketing demand for commercial satellites, as well as surging governmental interest in developing more in-space infrastructure and on-orbit servicing for military and civil applications. — Elizabeth Howell, Scientific American, 7 Sep. 2026 The gap partly reflects the rise of thematic trading, according to Buckley. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026 With its warm minimal interiors and crisp, colorful furnishings, The Crescent Hotel, Fort Worth reflects the city's more restrained side. — Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026

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In some ways Bartlow mirrors the choice of some fine dining chefs in Spain to trade perfectly plated still lifes for deep, homey flavors that cover every inch of the table.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
And funnily enough, the obsession The Bear’s characters have with perfection and process mirrors the neuroticism of modern television itself.

— Henry Metz, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026

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Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh indicated last week that the central bank is uncomfortable with the current rate of inflation, remarks investors interpreted to mean the Fed is likely to raise its key interest rate in response.

— Rob Wile, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026
As Hythlodaeus remarks, the political thinkers of the time would dismiss the whole thing as nonsense.

— Carline Tromp, The Dial, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of remarks

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Ryan didn't hold back in Freedom's Instagram comments after the ejection, calling out the WNBA for failing to stand up for female athletes as the league's position on the trans issue keeps falling apart.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Keller city council member comments After the second closed session, McMullin said the council’s resolution outlines all the concerns that Keller residents mentioned.

— Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of comments

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Scott’s Charleson at one point in this film opines about how much more satisfying stage work is for an actor without an editor there to chop you up to pieces.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
And, when Malika’s dentist beau sends her flowers, Khloé opines (over FaceTime, naturally) that the bouquet is too small and therefore cheap.

— Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of opines

Verb

ZipRecruiter notes that employers using traditional methods can spend about a week just sorting through applications before reaching promising candidates.

— Audrey Payne, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
The resolution notes that programming would still continue at The Reach, the extension to the center that opened in 2019, while the National Symphony Orchestra would continue at alternate venues.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026