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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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as in commented
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 reflected
The shift is reflected in Likud’s messaging, which has begun treating Eisenkot as Netanyahu’s primary rival after previously focusing on Bennett.
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Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Last summer, Chicago saw the launch of a new Jewish high school within city limits, a project that some parents said reflected growing demand for Jewish education amid allegations of antisemitism in the city’s private and public schools.
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Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
In a new interview, the actress reflected on her romantic pursuits while discussing her new movie, Couture.
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Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
Accepting the honor, Hill reflected on the values that have guided her career.
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Spin Staff,
SPIN,
29 June 2026
Hiring slowdowns largely reflected businesses funding significant investments in AI with aggregated hiring savings as opposed to replacing specific jobs with AI (which may come later).
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John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
In an interview with Flaunt Digital in 2017, Selah reflected on her family’s legacy and the pressures of being descended from great talents.
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Julie Tremaine,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
At the time this story was first published, the charges reflected allegations made during an ongoing investigation.
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Mauricio Maldonado,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Sara reflected on her acting career and her role as Sloane Peterson in the 1986 hit during a recent interview.
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Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Last summer, Chicago saw the launch of a new Jewish high school within city limits, a project that some parents said reflected growing demand for Jewish education amid allegations of antisemitism in the city’s private and public schools.
—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
In a new interview, the actress reflected on her romantic pursuits while discussing her new movie, Couture.
—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
Accepting the honor, Hill reflected on the values that have guided her career.
—
Spin Staff,
SPIN,
29 June 2026
Hiring slowdowns largely reflected businesses funding significant investments in AI with aggregated hiring savings as opposed to replacing specific jobs with AI (which may come later).
—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
In an interview with Flaunt Digital in 2017, Selah reflected on her family’s legacy and the pressures of being descended from great talents.
—
Julie Tremaine,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
At the time this story was first published, the charges reflected allegations made during an ongoing investigation.
—
Mauricio Maldonado,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Sara reflected on her acting career and her role as Sloane Peterson in the 1986 hit during a recent interview.
—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflected
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The World Cup group stage was marred for fans whose experiences mirrored Ramroop’s, leading FIFA and third-party platforms like StubHub to point fingers at each other amid the fallout.
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Further single-cell analysis confirmed that the models mirrored the cellular makeup of a 21-day-old human embryo.
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No one on team Swift has yet commented on the White House's blitz of posts.
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Bryan West Reports from TMZ and the New York Post have linked the couple's celebration to Madison Square Garden, though neither Swift nor Kelce has publicly commented.
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In other instances, when people have remarked on his literary leanings, Brooks has demurred.
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After the final friendly, when a reporter remarked on the team's fluidity and intensity, Pochettino looked satisfied.
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Despite the criticism Williams has received for her hiring practices, Beasley-Pittman noted a decrease in the city’s personnel budget growth.
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People magazine at the time estimated the wedding cost $1 million and noted the event included four bands and a fireworks show.
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Why, one veteran executive opined, aren’t teams allowed to determine how much of an investment to put into their minor-league rosters and how much to spend on in-stadium technology?
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During last fall’s budget fiasco in City Hall, Quigley opined on the city’s fiscal trajectory by standing with the aldermanic opposition to cheer on potential efficiencies outlined in the Ernst & Young report.
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