merely reflective

Frequency: 5.54.1 per million words

Indicates that something is only a symptom or representation of a larger issue.

reflectiveADVERB + reflective

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merely

Examples (10)

  • I fear my comments are merely reflective of a larger problem.
  • The decline in sales is merely reflective of the current economic climate.
  • Her silence was merely reflective of her deep inner confusion.
  • These local protests are merely reflective of a nationwide dissatisfaction.
  • The low turnout at the meeting was merely reflective of poor communication.
  • Such behavior is merely reflective of a lack of proper training.
  • Fluctuations in the market are merely reflective of investor uncertainty.
  • His aggressive attitude is merely reflective of his deep-seated insecurities.
  • The symptoms you are experiencing may be merely reflective of high stress.
  • This policy change is merely reflective of a shift in the company's priorities.