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Throws light right back at the universe with zero apologies and perfect timing.

means Describing something that bounces back light or sound, or a person given to thoughtful, inward consideration.

from From Latin 'reflectere,' to bend back — 're-' (back) plus 'flectere' (to bend), the same bending hidden in 'flexible' and 'deflect.' The literal sense of light bending back came first; the mental sense, of thoughts turned back upon themselves, is a later borrowing of the same image.

highway saver
Reflective road markers cut nighttime crashes dramatically
tiny mirrors
Road paint hides millions of microscopic glass beads
moon trick
The moon only reflects about 12% of sunlight
cat eyes
Animal eyes glow from a reflective layer behind retinas
word origin
From Latin meaning to bend back
for instance

cloud gate chicago — anish kapoor's polished steel sculpture in millennium park that reflects the city skyline and sky

mirror maze lisburn — northern ireland attraction where visitors navigate chambers of mirrors and reflections

lake tahoe — alpine lake on california-nevada border famous for mirror-like surface reflecting surrounding mountains

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