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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
The strategy reflects McDonald's broader push to lean on nostalgia and popular partnerships to drive traffic and loyalty at a time when consumers are growing more cautious about spending, the outlet reported, citing a recent earnings call.
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
The transition to the E-130J reflects a broader trend in uplifting legacy strategic communication systems to platforms that can better accommodate evolving technology, threats, and mission requirements.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
His work reflects the growing integration of structural science and aesthetic judgment in contemporary facial surgery.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
This shift reflects a new era of hospitality as curation, where hoteliers act as tastemakers, and every touchpoint is an invitation to discover design pieces in their most natural, lived-in context.
—Stephanie Gavan, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
Must-see Wildlife and Natural Features Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park sits along the river wetlands, and much of the plant and animal life reflects that.
—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Its closure reflects changes in the organizing landscape and approaches to women as a demographic group in politics.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
Mulzet also reflects on the timeliness of his writing and the breadth of his influences, including Europe and Asia more broadly.
—Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
Retailers notice when every touchpoint reflects intention.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflects
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That calculus mirrors the larger rethink going on among points geeks—and everyday travelers.—
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That structure mirrors what identity and fraud experts are seeing across the industry.—
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Democratic Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois raised the issue during Senate floor remarks.—
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Then, in February 2023, remarks Adams made on his podcast were interpreted as racist, leading to serious consequences in his career.—
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Others dread a confrontation with that relative who always comments on your child’s weight or engages in other fat-shaming behaviors.—
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In the caption of the post, Holly comments on her brother-in-law's parenting skills.—
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Columnist Cameron Smith opines about a less-than-inspiring group of Republican candidates.—
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Angone opines that we Guardsmen were not acquainted with the neighborhoods we were assigned to.—
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The brand notes that the foundation has a special cell oxygen booster that protects your skin from blue light and promotes cell regeneration for healthier-looking skin.—
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The report also notes the federal government’s new five-year Rural Health Transformation Program, which distributes $50 million in funding to states.—
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“Reflects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflects. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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