reflect
verb (used with object)
to cast back (light, heat, sound, etc.) from a surface.
reflects
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present tense formof reflect (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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If films are a reflection of the world we live in, Mungiu’s film reflects a reality where objectivity is at risk of extinction.
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026
“Resale itself reflects something very Californian: taking an existing behavior and using technology to fundamentally change its scale and possibilities,” said Rati Sahi Levesque, founder of the RealReal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
The rise in concessions reflects today’s buyer-friendly housing market: August was the strongest buyer’s market in records dating back to 2013.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
The popularity also reflects a growing investment culture among younger Nigerians who have embraced mobile trading platforms, cryptocurrencies and digital savings products.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
“Sometimes I like to follow things through and follow up,” Rindlis-bacher reflects of himself, adding with a laugh, “Some of my coworkers think I’m too thorough.”
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
