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Recent Examples of reflector
There are two basic types of telescope: refractors and reflectors.
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Some of the newer models are equipped with infrared and radar reflectors to mimic a real tank’s thermal signature and radar cross-section.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Eight mirrors affixed to Athena's exterior will test the reflection of lasers as a means of navigation reference for nearby and incoming spacecraft, similar to reflectors on an airport runway.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Linear Fresnel reflectors: Long, thin mirrors that focus sunlight to heat a liquid and power a steam generator.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2025
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Some of the newer models are equipped with infrared and radar reflectors to mimic a real tank’s thermal signature and radar cross-section.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Eight mirrors affixed to Athena's exterior will test the reflection of lasers as a means of navigation reference for nearby and incoming spacecraft, similar to reflectors on an airport runway.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Linear Fresnel reflectors: Long, thin mirrors that focus sunlight to heat a liquid and power a steam generator.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflector
Noun
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Gomez, 31, shared the mirror selfie of the couple's black-and-white twinning moment in an Instagram Story on Wednesday, May 21.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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In his introductory notes to Première, Angiolini noted that Time is fluid, ever-changing, and jewelry, worn over lifetimes and handed down across generations, often serves as a kind of mirror or microcosmic memento of one’s time on Earth.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Squeegee The Shower Mayr acknowledges that not everyone wants the hassle, but using a squeegee after showers will keep glass, porcelain, and tile looking clean for longer.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
20 May 2025
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In the meantime, Saturn in Aries, activating your seventh house of partnerships, puts your one-on-one connections under a magnifying glass, especially the ones that require more maturity or accountability.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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“Reflector.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflector. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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