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Recent Examples of reflector
That means if riding within 30 minutes of sunrise or sunset, scooters need to have a white light on the front and a red light or reflector on the back, both visible from 500 feet away.
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Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 22 Nov. 2025
At an altitude of 625 kilometers, an 18-meter reflector — even if optimally curved to focus that light down onto the Earth’s surface — would create a spot of light just-under 6 km across on Earth’s surface.
—Big Think, 15 Oct. 2025
The reflector shield’s diameter is just less than 32 inches, and the hottest areas are typically within a few feet of the base.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
With the idea that the Mofate X Hike is built to mega-mile into remote spaces where even a simple injury could turn into a life-threatening disaster in a blink, the boot becomes Hoka's first to incorporate a Recco reflector.
—New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025
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Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 22 Nov. 2025
At an altitude of 625 kilometers, an 18-meter reflector — even if optimally curved to focus that light down onto the Earth’s surface — would create a spot of light just-under 6 km across on Earth’s surface.
—Big Think, 15 Oct. 2025
The reflector shield’s diameter is just less than 32 inches, and the hottest areas are typically within a few feet of the base.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
With the idea that the Mofate X Hike is built to mega-mile into remote spaces where even a simple injury could turn into a life-threatening disaster in a blink, the boot becomes Hoka's first to incorporate a Recco reflector.
—New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflector
Noun
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The Béis The Cosmetic Case is one of our go-tos, thanks to its roomy design, removable makeup mirror, and makeup brush holder—which can also hold an eyeliner or eyebrow pencil, by the way.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
15 Mar. 2026
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The checkpoint ahead crawls forward as officers slide mirrors beneath cars and canines weave through the line, sniffing for explosives.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Considered a national hero for Finns, his trophies are displayed in a glass cabinet.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Miles is referring to the glass court the Horned Frogs played on in Kansas City, Missouri, during the Big 12 Tournament.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Reflector.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflector. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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