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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
Gambling’s prevalence during sports broadcasts reflects its status as an enormous and growing business in America.
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Luke Connors, Washington Post, 19 May 2026
The team concluded the term more accurately reflects the condition’s endocrine, metabolic and reproductive features while helping reduce misunderstanding for patients who have long felt their diagnosis was minimized.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
Options traders are leaning into it, selling almost 28,000 puts on the ETF in Monday's session, a bullish position that reflects a view that the worst is past.
—Oliver Renick, CNBC, 19 May 2026
The unlikely alliance reflects how deep the drug cost crisis runs.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 May 2026
The film’s pacing reflects its protagonist’s experience – slow stretches punctuated by subtle transformation.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 May 2026
Well, Retrospect reflects a time and a place of music that inspired me to get into the music business.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 May 2026
More generally, this reflects Dhont’s approach to the war genre.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
The trend reflects a mix of younger candidates who have grown tired of waiting their turn, others who are driven by ideology, and others who simply see a rare opening against a vulnerable incumbent, Grose said.
—Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Luke Connors, Washington Post, 19 May 2026
The team concluded the term more accurately reflects the condition’s endocrine, metabolic and reproductive features while helping reduce misunderstanding for patients who have long felt their diagnosis was minimized.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
Options traders are leaning into it, selling almost 28,000 puts on the ETF in Monday's session, a bullish position that reflects a view that the worst is past.
—Oliver Renick, CNBC, 19 May 2026
The unlikely alliance reflects how deep the drug cost crisis runs.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 May 2026
The film’s pacing reflects its protagonist’s experience – slow stretches punctuated by subtle transformation.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 May 2026
Well, Retrospect reflects a time and a place of music that inspired me to get into the music business.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 May 2026
More generally, this reflects Dhont’s approach to the war genre.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
The trend reflects a mix of younger candidates who have grown tired of waiting their turn, others who are driven by ideology, and others who simply see a rare opening against a vulnerable incumbent, Grose said.
—Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflects
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Chica~Chida’s growth also mirrors the unbridled success of tequila.—
Jeanette Hurt,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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In some respects, Willis mirrors Jalen Hurts in that both possess a rare mobility that has become almost a necessity in today’s NFL.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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When contacted for comment, a Trader Joe's representative referred Fox News Digital to Palbaum's podcast remarks.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Keeping up with Truth Social posts, press conferences and off-the-cuff Oval Office remarks from the president can feel like drinking from a fire hose.—
Kevin Maloney,
The Conversation,
18 May 2026
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Murdaugh's attorneys argued in their appeal that comments Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill allegedly made to jurors about Murdaugh and his testimony violated his Sixth Amendment right to a fair and impartial trial.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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Set aside 15 minutes once a week to review which posts performed, which comments sparked conversations, and which DMs led to calls.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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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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Lauren McCormick of Squaremouth notes that many people only consider travel insurance for flights or cruises.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The recovery in achievement rates in the highest poverty districts, the report notes, seems to largely be due to federal relief funds given to state and local governments that were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
16 May 2026
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“Reflects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflects. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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