reflected

past tense of reflect
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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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Recent Examples of reflected During a half-hour speech, von Furstenberg reflected on major career milestones, like her first meeting with Diana Vreeland in 1970 and later being featured on the March 1976 cover of Newsweek in her innovative wrap dress. — Ariel Bielsky, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026 The vibe inside is chill and relaxed, and the service is reflected in its young, friendly staff. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026 Speaking to hordes of mostly young fans at his Masterclass and later at a press conference and multiple one-on-one interviews, the indefatigable filmmaker reflected on the current state of affairs in the world. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 24 Oct. 2026 While that's reflected in strong performance and richer valuations, there's still good reason to invest. — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026 During Wednesday’s on-court postgame interview, the conversation took an emotional turn as Haliburton reflected on his long road back to the hardwood. — Chantz Martin Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026 The connection between fashion, technology and music is also reflected in the people brands choose to represent them. — Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2026 Uneasiness about broadband providers amid still competition from telcos is reflected in recent stock movement. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026 Kering said Gucci’s performance reflected the less pronounced impact of newness than in the second quarter, when creative director Demna’s first designs became more widely available in stores. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflected
Verb
  • That’s why the crisis in the math community is going to be mirrored everywhere.
    — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Luckily, like Lord and Miller, Ortiz also saw problems and mistakes as opportunities, which Gosling felt mirrored the subject of the film.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 20 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • View this post on Instagram Piker also commented on the drama.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2026
  • El Salvador has not commented on the specific details of the mission.
    — Michael Rios, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • On the company's earnings call Wednesday, several analysts remarked on the sharp decline in Bank of America shares and pressed Moynihan about earlier guidance that compliance costs would be contained.
    — Hugh Son, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Sherald, who is one of the magazine’s cover stars, remarked on the room feeling like a homecoming, with longtime friends and peers by her side.
    — Brianna J. Heath, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • China seemingly makes up for a large portion of the demand, some 25 tonnes in August, Goldman noted.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Broadcast is still particularly good at delivering high viewership during live sports games, Nelson noted.
    — Catriona Marangi, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The Peruvian ceviche was a must, a Herald food critic opined in 2004.
    — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026
  • While swaps traditionally help institutions manage risk associated with currencies, commodities, securities and similar instruments, Nelson opined that Kalshi’s sports event contracts serve a fundamentally different purpose.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 31 Aug. 2026

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“Reflected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflected. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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