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as in mirroring
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 remarking
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 reflecting
However, the Estée Lauder color brand declined 25 percent, reflecting a tough comparison base compared to the same time last year.
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Denni Hu, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2026
Malloy notes that the practice has expanded its reach through telehealth while also introducing in-person services in response to patient preferences, reflecting an adaptive, hybrid model.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Counter-terrorism police are investigating whether the stabbings connect to recent arson attacks on synagogues and Jewish sites across London, reflecting a surge in antisemitic incidents nationwide.
—Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
China already dominates global shipments, reflecting its growing leadership in both deployment scale and manufacturing capacity.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Eastertide Adult Forum discusses navigating difficult conversations about judgment, hope, money, religion, and politics through lens of faith by examining and reflecting on passages from the Gospel of Matthew.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2026
But mental disorders account for the larger share of healthy life years lost, reflecting the chronic and disabling nature of many mental health conditions.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Our objective has always been to degrade Hezbollah’s terrorist infrastructure to the point where diplomacy and a sovereign Lebanese government can take over under Lebanon’s confessional system, reflecting Christian, Sunni and Shiite interests.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Below, Kehlani expands on her non-negotiables while reflecting on her journey as an artist, mother, and advocate.
—Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Denni Hu, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2026
Malloy notes that the practice has expanded its reach through telehealth while also introducing in-person services in response to patient preferences, reflecting an adaptive, hybrid model.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Counter-terrorism police are investigating whether the stabbings connect to recent arson attacks on synagogues and Jewish sites across London, reflecting a surge in antisemitic incidents nationwide.
—Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
China already dominates global shipments, reflecting its growing leadership in both deployment scale and manufacturing capacity.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Eastertide Adult Forum discusses navigating difficult conversations about judgment, hope, money, religion, and politics through lens of faith by examining and reflecting on passages from the Gospel of Matthew.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2026
But mental disorders account for the larger share of healthy life years lost, reflecting the chronic and disabling nature of many mental health conditions.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Our objective has always been to degrade Hezbollah’s terrorist infrastructure to the point where diplomacy and a sovereign Lebanese government can take over under Lebanon’s confessional system, reflecting Christian, Sunni and Shiite interests.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Below, Kehlani expands on her non-negotiables while reflecting on her journey as an artist, mother, and advocate.
—Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflecting
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Instead, incorporate key elements of the architectural style into your outdoor design by mirroring its features in the colors, textures, and flourishes of hardscaping and furniture.—
Kelly Dawson,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2026
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Neighbors received an alert and had 45 minutes to gather essentials and get out, mirroring real conditions.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Romney took note of his political journey during his remarks at Monday's celebration, remarking on the bipartisanship that made Romneycare possible.—
Jon Keller,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Best Things to Do Driving, tasting, eating, and remarking about the beauty of this part of California filled our days, and visitors have so many places to see, depending on their interests, from wine to olive oil, craft beer, honey, cheese, and farm-fresh fruit and nuts.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2026
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But his biggest moment of mainstream exposure came in 1998 with the blockbuster success of the Farrelly brothers comedy There’s Something About Mary, which featured Richman and his trusty drummer Tommy Larkins as the film’s recurring Greek chorus, commenting on the plot in song.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
24 Apr. 2026
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Short History of Comment Sections The history of comment sections dates to the late 1990s, with individual news outlets establishing commenting functions underneath news stories.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
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Outside experts generally agreed with the government’s assessment, noting that small amounts of substances such as heavy metals are naturally occurring in the environment.—
Jonel Aleccia,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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An OpenAI spokesperson disputed that allegation, noting that the email the company sends to users who have been deactivated does not include information about creating a new account.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Disagreeing with presidential actions is one thing, but opining on the psychology behind his decisions shows ignorance.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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The New York Times is cheering them on, opining in a recent editorial that artificially raising the prices of legal cannabis through higher taxes and fees will dissuade adults from consuming it.—
Paul Armentano,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Reflecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflecting. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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