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as in glass
a smooth or polished surface that forms images by reflection breaking a mirror is supposed to bring seven years of bad luck

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verb

as in to reflect
to reproduce or show (an exact likeness) as a mirror would the still waters of the pond mirroring the cloudless sky above

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Recent Examples of mirror
Noun
Multiple mirrors lined the walls alongside the reformers, with each machine accompanied by a mat and a Bosu ball, while a weight rack sat in a corner, no dumbbell heavier than 10 pounds. Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025 Judy eagerly tries on wedding dresses at a local shop in a room walled off by mirrors. Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
The conflict in Europe was mirrored by a ferocious debate between scientists and Spiritualists, each side fueled by the pain of their own private losses. Alice Vernon september 8, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025 Our story very much mirrors those of Miriam Mageba and Hugh Masekala, who had to escape South Africa. Marta Balaga, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mirror
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mirror
Noun
  • Trim trees and install storm shutters, accordion shutters and impact glass; seal outside wall openings.
    Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Stay away from eye glass cleaners, hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, and baby wipes for the same reason.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The infectious energy and Justin Bieber-style appeal of 25-year-old country hitmaker Bailey Zimmerman was not reflected in the CMA nominations.
    Marcus K. Dowling, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • With contributions across disciplines, the legends featured in the pages of WWD over the decades let their passion fuel innovation, shaping and evolving brand legacies and the industry to reflect the times while leaving an indelible mark.
    Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025

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“Mirror.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mirror. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

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