Thesaurus results for REFLECTED

reflected

verb

past tense of reflect

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 extent of Israel’s cooperation with the payments was reflected in a 2020 letter from Yossi Cohen, then director of the Mossad, Israel’s intelligence agency, to Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026 Accepting the award, Joel reflected on four decades of filmmaking with his brother. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026 In March, Styles reflected on Payne’s death during an interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2026 Fans were insanely passionate and regionally focused, and the game reflected that. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026 Instead of bringing Macdonald’s contemporaries in for original sit-downs, Apatow goes to the clips from countless podcasts and video shows in which those contemporaries reflected on and celebrated Macdonald. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026 The season’s softer palette and lightweight gauze, linen-silk and wool lace reflected a shift away from the more aggressive sensuality associated with the brand’s earlier work. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 Hidden behind Cherokee High School, this 14-mile trail network follows the Etowah River and offers sweeping views of fall colors reflected on the water. — Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026 As greater efficiency becomes reflected in reimbursement, what creates an advantage today can become the baseline providers are expected to meet tomorrow. — Bill Miller, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026

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This framing of prenup-as-financial-premarital-therapy is mirrored in how young couples speak about the process itself, often directly borrowing from the lexicon of therapy.

— Grace Kelleher, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
This series has mirrored the 2004 NBA Finals, when the Detroit Pistons dismantled the Shaq-and-Kobe Lakers through relentless collective force.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of mirrored

Verb

The post was quickly deleted, but Inaba saw it and commented on her own Instagram, thanking the media for alerting her to his remark.

— Emily Longeretta, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026
Neither Smotrich nor Ben Gvir, who are also competing in the election, commented on the attack against Levine.

— Gerry Shih, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of commented

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

Definition of remarked

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