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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
This year’s program featured 76 films from 26 countries, selected from over 1,700 submissions, including first time entries from Sao Tomé and Principe, Belize and Ecuador, reflecting both an expanding international reach and deepening artistic ambition.
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Essie Assibu, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Voters in New Jersey still see a clear ideological divide between Sherrill and Ciattarelli, reflecting the broader partisan split shaping the state’s tight governor’s race.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
For the first time, Tanween will partner with Dubai Design Week, reflecting Ithra’s efforts to strengthen regional collaboration and dialogue within the design ecosystem.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
Each is expected to hammer down for six figures, with the high pre-sale estimates reflecting their incredible pedigree and provenance.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
In the endless daylight of the Arctic summer, the tapetum lucidum, a mirror-like layer behind the retina, glows golden, reflecting light efficiently to prevent overexposure.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
Their pregnancy announcement matches perfectly with the track's lyrics, which see the 33-year-old singer-songwriter reflecting on how his perspective on life has shifted in recent years.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
The brothers also confessed to mentally checking out at times while reflecting on the reality that their parents are no longer physically present.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Michigan’s chances would go up to 53 percent with a win, reflecting a relatively easy schedule leading up to the regular-season finale against Ohio State.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Essie Assibu, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Voters in New Jersey still see a clear ideological divide between Sherrill and Ciattarelli, reflecting the broader partisan split shaping the state’s tight governor’s race.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
For the first time, Tanween will partner with Dubai Design Week, reflecting Ithra’s efforts to strengthen regional collaboration and dialogue within the design ecosystem.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
Each is expected to hammer down for six figures, with the high pre-sale estimates reflecting their incredible pedigree and provenance.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
In the endless daylight of the Arctic summer, the tapetum lucidum, a mirror-like layer behind the retina, glows golden, reflecting light efficiently to prevent overexposure.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
Their pregnancy announcement matches perfectly with the track's lyrics, which see the 33-year-old singer-songwriter reflecting on how his perspective on life has shifted in recent years.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
The brothers also confessed to mentally checking out at times while reflecting on the reality that their parents are no longer physically present.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Michigan’s chances would go up to 53 percent with a win, reflecting a relatively easy schedule leading up to the regular-season finale against Ohio State.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflecting
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Its artists span multiple disciplines, mirroring the islands’ mix of local and international talent.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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While the incumbents gave various reasons for stepping down, the increasing polarization and hostility around issues in the city, in some ways mirroring national trends, are discouraging them from staying any longer.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
9 Oct. 2025
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By the three month mark, even my two teenage sons were remarking on my sober skin.—
Donna Francis,
Allure,
25 Aug. 2025
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The video quickly found traction among pet lovers, with users remarking on the visible bond between the two canines.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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Putin refrained from commenting on laureate María Corina Machado but criticized past Nobel decisions, suggesting the committee had sometimes honored individuals with minimal contributions to peace.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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And, of note, Nixon was commenting on a state-level prosecution.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
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The former got an upgrade to outperform at Oppenheimer, with analyst Chris Kotowski noting Jefferies’ exposure to now-bankrupt autoparts maker First Brands is limited .—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
17 Oct. 2025
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Viva has doubled down on kids’ content with the distrib noting flexible terms for exhibitors to try to draw family audiences to kids fare beyond studio tentpoles.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
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Many of the people opining and whining about how this moment could be as bad or worse than the 2000 bust are uninformed or ahistorical.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
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Others saw a man opining — again, without evidence that maternal use of Tylenol causes autism or ADHD in children — on mothers, children with disabilities and their health at a time when studies show pain suffered by women is frequently dismissed.—
Laurie Kellman,
Twin Cities,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Reflecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflecting. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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