1
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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2
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 political knife fight reflects the touch-and-go nature of House Republicans’ current majority, which will be 220-215 when several seats are filled through special elections in the coming months.
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David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
The Army contract reflects a growing emphasis on layered defense solutions in an environment where adversaries are fielding increasingly complex missile threats.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
The Canadian festival launchpad also reflects the Canuck roots of a comedy legend known for being a gentle and humble everyman to Hollywood audiences before his unexpected death in 1994.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Against a backdrop of families enjoying a day out together at the fairgrounds, one man reflects on being far from his own family, missing his loved ones, and the dream that brought him to America.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2025
Every bag carries this philosophy, whether through our signature sculptural curve or through the Oma hardware that reflects the profile of a beautiful African woman.
—Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
Neighborhood PreK Board President Chris Shropshire said Neighborhood PreK reflects the vision of the Tarrant County Blue Ribbon Action Committee on Child Care, a committee spearheaded by Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker focusing on improvements to the child care sector in Tarrant County.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
The denim collection reflects several of Primark’s sustainable initiatives.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
The clothing reflects an elegant minimalism that exudes quiet confidence.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
The Army contract reflects a growing emphasis on layered defense solutions in an environment where adversaries are fielding increasingly complex missile threats.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
The Canadian festival launchpad also reflects the Canuck roots of a comedy legend known for being a gentle and humble everyman to Hollywood audiences before his unexpected death in 1994.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Against a backdrop of families enjoying a day out together at the fairgrounds, one man reflects on being far from his own family, missing his loved ones, and the dream that brought him to America.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2025
Every bag carries this philosophy, whether through our signature sculptural curve or through the Oma hardware that reflects the profile of a beautiful African woman.
—Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
Neighborhood PreK Board President Chris Shropshire said Neighborhood PreK reflects the vision of the Tarrant County Blue Ribbon Action Committee on Child Care, a committee spearheaded by Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker focusing on improvements to the child care sector in Tarrant County.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
The denim collection reflects several of Primark’s sustainable initiatives.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
The clothing reflects an elegant minimalism that exudes quiet confidence.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflects
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The soft, chic, and feminine color mirrors her delicate yet tenacious personality, and accents of rose gold reflect the resilience found in her brand, Beauty Creations.—
Náosha Gregg,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Far from a conventional biopic, the film mirrors the disjointed nature of Kafka’s life and his cryptic prose.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Sep. 2025
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Russia is not alone in rejecting von der Leyen’s remarks, as Germany also expressed doubt about the proposal.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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When asked about the perfect wedding spell trend, Tee remarks that customers still ask for love spells, but the impetus is more often a desire for retention, since financial stress can negatively affect romantic relationships.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Time,
2 Sep. 2025
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Check who comments on your posts daily.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The film, written by Tony McNamara (The Favourite, The Great) and directed by Jay Roach (Meet the Parents, Bombshell), also comments on the observation that Brits are inherently better at insulting each other in a way that feels humorous or light-hearted as opposed to just outright cruel.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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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The report only notes one version of the standard iPhone 17.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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In fact, Lamarche notes there's strong evidence from observational studies that cheese is associated with a lower risk of stroke.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Reflects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflects. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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