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as in mirrored
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 commented
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 reflected
Later in the day, Patrick reflected on the moment officers charged into demonstrators.
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CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
O’Brien spoke at the Oxford Union earlier this week and reflected on how the ire around the current administration has resulted in less laughs and too much fury.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 9 Jan. 2026
Their deeply personal and shocking accounts reflected the experiences of so many.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Members of the program will see this new palette reflected in the Kith app, as Molecule evolves into Paragon, Elevation into Quartz, and Vitality into Voyage.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 9 Jan. 2026
After a beautiful introduction by her husband, Matthew Broderick, Parker took the stage, and reflected on meeting Burnett.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
Because revolutionary Uranus and transformative Pluto are in air signs, Geminis and Aquarians will see their super-social, buzzy, playful, future-minded perspective reflected in 2026’s style trends.
—Maressa Brown, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
That uneven sector growth was reflected in the latest jobs data released on Friday.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 9 Jan. 2026
Both teams went deep into their benches, and the opening period reflected it.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflected
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The emergence of Kristian’s faintly sociopathic nature is mirrored in his burgeoning artistic vision.—
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In some ways, the final days of Monk’s life mirrored Cardenas’ own experience at the jail.—
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While city and state leadership have not commented, people protesting want something to be done.—
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During the Sports Radio KJR interview, Fisch also commented on the fact that Williams’ initial transfer announcement on Tuesday came during a celebration of life service for Washington women’s soccer player Mia Hamant, who died from kidney cancer in November at the age of 21.—
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The band's website remarked on his passing the day after Christmas.—
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Several union leaders remarked on how animating an issue of telework has been over the last nine months.—
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Lopez noted that wheels had been added to the bottom of the gate, allowing for easier movement in and out of the park.—
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Police noted that the investigation is still ongoing.—
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But the judge opined that he was being asked to substitute his own judgment for the governor’s.—
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But the notable clue came seconds later, when Wingard opined on how Lawrence, 26, has benefited from Coen and staff’s coaching.—
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“Reflected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflected. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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