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 Only about 3% of this year's participating students came from D-or-F-rated schools, which Smith said reflected little change from the previous year. Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2025 The infectious energy and Justin Bieber-style appeal of 25-year-old country hitmaker Bailey Zimmerman was not reflected in the CMA nominations. Marcus K. Dowling, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025 Changing attitudes Choi’s original trial reflected just how many obstacles women faced in obtaining justice at the time. Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025 Similarly, the mega-wide legs on fluid trousers and the patchwork on an overall style reflected the brand's commitment to upcycling remnants, a hallmark of its approach. Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025 In other words, Ellison’s surge in wealth Wednesday morning reflected investor expectations that computers will take over many jobs now done by humans — and Oracle will benefit. Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025 Speaking to Newsweek shortly after his assassination, Alex Goldenberg, senior advisor to the NCRI whom had recently spoken with Newsweek for a story about the rising threat of political violence from the left, said Kirk's death reflected the exact warning signs outlined in the group's research. Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025 This difference would be reflected in a shift of representation from LaMalfa, chairman of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture, to Huffman, the House Natural Resources Committee’s top Democratic member. David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025 Throughout the years, Clarkson has reflected on her American Idol win at length. Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflected
Verb
  • Fueled by record-setting viewership and buzzy stars, the WNBA is booming — and that boom is mirrored in the clothes.
    Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Now, those ideas are mirrored in government policy.
    Christina Stella, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • On those calls, the rapper expressed his frustration with many of his peers and commented on industry rumors and gossip (such as the falling out between Metro Boomin and Drake).
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025
  • At this time, WWE has not commented on The Rock's potential involvement in WrestleMania 43.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
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  • Following the teaser trailer for Emerald Fennell’s very steamy Wuthering Heights, eagle-eyed fans remarked on the (somewhat inaccurate) historical dress, which ranged from Oktoberfest dirndl-core to Vivienne Westwood-esque wedding gowns.
    Olivia Allen, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
  • When the Goo Goo Dolls, with opener Dashboard Confessional, played Berkeley’s Greek Theatre in September, the emo band’s frontman Chris Carrabba remarked on all the teenagers who were rocking vintage band tees in the crowd.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Daly noted that the Certification is part of a bigger plan to set the standard for what agility and future-readiness means in the automotive dealership industry.
    Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Bowlan noted the biggest key is keeping his body regulated.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • At the time, SpaceX founder Elon Musk opined in an interview that building the factory might well be more difficult than building the rocket.
    Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Cena’s Peacemaker survived from the previous universe, and Gunn also recently opined about what the future holds for Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn, given her role in The Suicide Squad.
    Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2025

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