reflected

past tense of reflect
1
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
2

Examples Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of reflected His music reflected his deep environmental commitment and love for the outdoors, qualities that led to accolades including Grammy and Emmy Awards. Darryn King, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024 Wrexham’s excellent form in both League Two and League One, meanwhile, was reflected with their total of 27 wins — second only to Leeds. Anantaajith Raghuraman, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024 Indirect light is reflected back into the room from walls or the ceiling. Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024 The European integrated energy major’s third-quarter performance reflected the decline in oil prices, which fell 17% amid concerns over global demand. Trefis Team, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024 In his message, Biden reflected on Carter's life, from his naval service to his achievements as a statesman. Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024 Decades later, Carter reflected on the episode with a wry smile, a reminder of how even small moments can leave a lasting mark on history. Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024 Heaton, who played Lavin’s TV daughter on Room for Two in 1992, reflected on her experience working with Lavin in a video posted to X on Sunday. Rebecca Iannucci, TVLine, 30 Dec. 2024 This should allow for much more nuance to be reflected in the analysis and, importantly, much more variability in the overall rating each transfer gets. Duncan Alexander, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024

Thesaurus Entries Near reflected

Cite this Entry

“Reflected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflected. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on reflected

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!