Thesaurus results for REFLECTS

reflects

verb

present tense third-person singular of reflect

as in mirrors

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 remarks

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 reflects This reflects the fact that crops may be exposed to more than one pesticide during production. — Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 6 July 2026 The growth of online communities for seniors reflects a broader shift in how mature adults build connections. — Matthew Kayser updated July 6, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026 This approach reflects a broader evolution in retirement planning. — Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 The purchase reflects a broader effort to improve protection at military bases as unauthorized drone activity becomes more common. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026 The Marines say the move reflects the Corps’ growing need for all-weather, around-the-clock scouts who can more quickly and accurately provide frontline intelligence in any kind of environment. — Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026 Strong said the deal reflects respect for ITV’s push into streaming through ITVX and unites the different ways British audiences watch television under one roof. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 July 2026 The House package reflects a narrower approach than the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), which was previously approved by the Senate. — Angela Yang, NBC news, 30 June 2026 The Art, Not Science, of Leadership Ultimately, the hostility toward dual-class shares reflects a broader cultural shift in how many good governance advocates view corporate leadership. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflects

Verb

On the first level, there’s a spacious living area and a kitchen that mirrors the design of that in the main residence.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 July 2026
Achieve the same style with Quince’s Luna pair, which mirrors Gaines’ silhouette and has built-in stretch for comfortable, all-day wear and a just-right mid-rise fit.

— Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

Definition of mirrors

Verb

Trump has also continued to claim Democrats are trying to rig or cheat in the upcoming election, remarks that have faced rebukes from members of his own party.

— Ana Ceballos Follow, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Attendees seemed keen to squeeze as much networking as possible out of the gala, often chatting with their associates and neighbors during speakers’ remarks.

— Jared Perlo, NBC news, 6 June 2026

Definition of remarks

Verb

The former season-24 Bachelor lead, Peter Weber, or Pilot Pete to the initiated, took to the Instagram comments under The Viall Files to address his relationship with his then–Bachelor producer Julie LaPlaca.

— Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 1 July 2026
Thomas comments with three lovestruck emojis, and Kerstin replies with two.

— William Finnegan, New Yorker, 29 June 2026

Definition of comments

Verb

Cape Verde is the smallest country to reach the knockout stage, with a population of 525,000, notes ESPN.

— Jaclyn Hendricks, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Alzheimer's is now the sixth-leading cause of death in adults 65 and older and the seventh-leading cause of death of American adults, the CDC notes.

— Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 1 July 2026