How to Use reflect in a Sentence

reflect

verb
  • The old church is reflected in the glass exterior of the skyscraper.
  • Where you learned a language is reflected in your accent.
  • Her book clearly reflects her beliefs.
  • This kind of robe is an easy way to reflect on a screen.
    — Sarah Spellings, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2022
  • And then by the time the show is out, the world, the real world reflects what’s happening in the show.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 18 July 2024
  • But at least for a small bit of time, there was a chance to exhale and reflect.
    — Steve Rogers, Arkansas Online, 17 Feb. 2023
  • The dress reflected the light, and mirrored the backdrop of the film, and the mood of its characters.
    — WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
  • Look for a color, like a warm white, that will reflect light.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2025
  • Miller asked everyone to reflect on the past year and name their hopes for 2024.
    — Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2024
  • The southern part of the Willamette Valley may take longer for clouds to clear away, and temps may reflect that.
    — oregonlive, 5 Oct. 2022
  • In the speech, King Charles is also likely to reflect on the death of his mother.
    — Phil Boucher, Peoplemag, 23 Dec. 2022
  • From the mountains to the desert, from the west to the east coast, your calendar can reflect your lifestyle year-round.
    — Medgina Saint-Elien, House Beautiful, 10 Feb. 2023
  • And she's had time to reflect back on her own actions in recent months.
    — Janine Rubenstein, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2024
  • The Kills have come to reignite the present and reflect on their past amid the room’s angular, pre-Columbian temple decor and packed dance floor.
    — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 21 June 2022
  • The meat is perched on a glossy heap of plastic wrap, while the glass subtly reflects the artist’s silhouette.
    — Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 7 Apr. 2023
  • Use this dynamic month to reflect, dream, and strategize for the year ahead.
    — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Throughout the series, The Crown has cast new actors to reflect the royals aging through the decades.
    — Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 24 Sep. 2022
  • Take a moment to reflect on your overall vision and be open to change.
    — Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Oxford coach Wes Brooks thought for just a minute when asked to reflect on his 2023 baseball team.
    — Ben Thomas | [email protected], al, 17 May 2023
  • The same difference was reflected in those most likely to quit their job in the last 12 months.
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, The Indianapolis Star, 20 July 2023
  • Those on the right who would deny the label should probably reflect on why Biden reached for it in the first place.
    — Matt Ford, The New Republic, 29 Aug. 2022
  • Could that perhaps reflect Bud Light’s own desire to hide out from the culture wars?
    — Barbara Lippert, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Feb. 2024
  • This overall change was reflected in four categories: record of the year, album of the year, song of the year, and best new artist.
    — Katie Bain, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Update: Revised at 5:45 p.m. to reflect that the leopard has been found.
    — Dallas News, 13 Jan. 2023
  • The average price target reflects the potential for shares to add more than 7% in the year ahead.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2024
  • But even still, the Food Network star is taking some time to reflect on something from her past.
    — Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 6 Aug. 2022
  • With expectations for the team at an all-time high, your Heat wardrobe must reflect that.
    — Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
  • In doing so, people are called to self-reflect on their failings and flaws.
    — Sofia Barrett, CNN, 4 Oct. 2022
  • The chaos in the markets has been reflected behind the scenes the business channels’ programming as well.
    — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Prices listed reflect time and date of publication and are subject to change.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025

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