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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
From there, think about whether consolidating makes sense and how to create a strategy that reflects the big picture.
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Larry Light, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Critics say the decision reflects growing political influence over broadcast media and raises concerns about censorship in an election year.
—Amanda Castro
shane Croucher
anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Democratic leaders released a competing bill that reflects their vision for how to fund the government, drawing a marked contrast with the Republican proposal.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2025
The alliance between Nvidia and Intel, then, reflects a focus on strengthening America’s chips champions.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
Advertisement That unease reflects broader divisions inside the Democratic ranks.
—Nik Popli, Time, 18 Sep. 2025
Kirk’s death reflects a sizable increase in threats against officeholders and politicians at the local and federal level.
—Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
Kane reflects on Fitzgerald’s decision to travel to Mexico with her son Valpy, a prospective heir for sisters there who are distantly connected to their family.
—Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
From grand 19th-century apartments with soaring ceilings to former industrial lofts transformed into artistic havens, Paris’s Airbnb scene reflects the same blend of romance and reinvention that defines the city itself.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2025
Larry Light, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Critics say the decision reflects growing political influence over broadcast media and raises concerns about censorship in an election year.
—Amanda Castro
shane Croucher
anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Democratic leaders released a competing bill that reflects their vision for how to fund the government, drawing a marked contrast with the Republican proposal.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2025
The alliance between Nvidia and Intel, then, reflects a focus on strengthening America’s chips champions.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
Advertisement That unease reflects broader divisions inside the Democratic ranks.
—Nik Popli, Time, 18 Sep. 2025
Kirk’s death reflects a sizable increase in threats against officeholders and politicians at the local and federal level.
—Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
Kane reflects on Fitzgerald’s decision to travel to Mexico with her son Valpy, a prospective heir for sisters there who are distantly connected to their family.
—Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
From grand 19th-century apartments with soaring ceilings to former industrial lofts transformed into artistic havens, Paris’s Airbnb scene reflects the same blend of romance and reinvention that defines the city itself.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflects
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His capacity to oversee the resources pipeline across Microsoft platforms, RPA/robotics, and business analysts mirrors the operational maturity found among best-of-breed consulting companies.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Public opinion data mirrors the fruits of the labor of civil society.—
Omar G. Encarnación,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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In such a volatile climate, remarks that appear dismissive or insensitive can end careers, as networks and broadcasters face mounting pressure to act.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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After Dowd’s remarks, MSNBC immediately came under intense criticism on social media.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Instagram comments precede state employee’s firing Early Thursday morning, Berriochoa was scrolling through comments on a KTVB Instagram post about a fight at the Idaho Capitol during a vigil for Kirk.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Sep. 2025
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The song comments on the sickening glee that’s been spread in some corners in the aftermath of Kirk’s death.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
11 Sep. 2025
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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
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The report notes that OpenAI’s systems already have built-in safeguards that prevent the company’s chatbots from generating AI images for government IDs.—
Senior Reporter,
PC Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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Anifrani notes that high-touch areas, such as remote controls, thermostats, and coffee makers, are disinfected daily.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Reflects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflects. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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