Thesaurus results for REFLECTING

reflecting

verb

present participle of reflect

as in mirroring

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 remarking

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 reflecting The school belongs to a tradition in which young women were educated to fulfill roles as wives, mothers and hostesses, reflecting gender roles and social norms that are now widely regarded as sexist or outdated. — Roberto Prieto, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026 The report card is produced for a broad audience and developed by more than 100 scientists from around the world, reflecting international expertise and collaboration. — Daniel Peck, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026 Some pulses penetrate gaps in the forest canopy and bounce off the ground, reflecting back to the sensors. — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 10 Aug. 2026 For example, Scholars build self-awareness journals, reflecting on emotions, triggers, situations, and responses. — Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Net interest on the public debt, now one of the fastest-growing lines in the federal budget, jumped $117 billion (14%), reflecting both a larger debt load and higher long-term rates. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026 But revenue at the company’s container shipping segment soared 22 percent to a shade under $10 billion, mainly reflecting an average revenue of $1,575 per 20-foot equivalent unit (TEU) transported. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026 Segers had been set to begin performances in September but left the show following a public outcry when the actor’s old social media posts reflecting antipathy toward trans people resurfaced. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2026 After a long period of being fenced off and closed to the public, a reflecting pool will soon be reopening after a major renovation. — Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2026

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Today, the country’s image in Washington has been transformed, mirroring its emergence as a regional power in finance, trade, defense, and now AI.

— Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2026
By the end of the month, large wildfires were burning in the Pacific Northwest and Canada, mirroring what has been taking place in Europe, which is having its hottest summer on record.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of mirroring

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In the promo, Lasso is shown coaching the English club Tottenham Hotspur FC and satirically remarking on differences between American football and soccer.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Aug. 2026
Iger presided over ABC's parent company when Kimmel was temporarily pulled from the air after remarking about Charlie Kirk's murder.

— Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 24 June 2026

Definition of remarking

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Crisp poplin picks aren’t the only nighties worth noting—longline maxis have endless versatility throughout the season, as do slinky black slips.

— Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
Community member Joe Hood expressed his support for the ban, noting the health risks associated with plastic, such as microplastics entering the body.

— Frankie Rowley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of noting

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Murphy, traveling the country promoting his recent book and opining on the state of the Democrats, returned to Connecticut to boost Larson and trash Bronin.

— Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026
Disagreeing with presidential actions is one thing, but opining on the psychology behind his decisions shows ignorance.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026