as in glasses
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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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 mirrors
Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
However, some purists believe that glass mirrors reflect light significantly better.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
There were all these mirrors with these frames that are kind of weird, wooden ones.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 3 Apr. 2026
Throughout his life, the time has been available to Fry on iPhone screens, laptops, TVs, electric ovens, central heating systems, Nintendo DS’s and even beamed eeriely through bathroom mirrors.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Don’t overlook your mirrors, light fixtures and walls, which can accumulate dust and fingerprints over months of heavy use.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Clean mirrors, light fixtures and walls.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
The latest come as the company is preparing to ramp up production of Cybercab, a vehicle that CEO Elon Musk has touted for its unique design lacking a steering wheel, pedals or side mirrors.
—Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
That’s not even considering the single Dutch company that makes the high-tech lithography machines used to print virtually all AI chips, or the German company that makes the mirrors used in those machines.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2026
Kikanović’s evolution mirrors that of the team.
—Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
The moment mirrors one from last season, when cameras caught a fan who, instead of winter gear, wore shorts and worked on his computer during an August 2025 game at Wrigley Field.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The creative decision also mirrors the experience of doctors, nurses and students within a teaching hospital, which often includes a revolving door of staff.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
That work was on display this week as Thomas Jefferson High School junior Bella Smith helped younger students hunt for Easter eggs – a simple moment that mirrors her own determination.
—Robbie Owens, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
This international wave also mirrors the NBA, which had a record number of international players on opening night rosters this season.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 2 Apr. 2026
According to Feyfant, the layout mirrors daily life, moving easily from the kitchen to dining areas and into the more intimate spaces.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
Recently completing a postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Leeds, Shai's work examined how AI mirrors human cognitive processes and raises existential questions.
—Big Think, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
The dark ride will pass through haunted hallways, magical dressing rooms and backstage chaos as riders dodge cannon balls, avoid shattered mirrors and escape a fiery boiler room.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
However, some purists believe that glass mirrors reflect light significantly better.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
There were all these mirrors with these frames that are kind of weird, wooden ones.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 3 Apr. 2026
Throughout his life, the time has been available to Fry on iPhone screens, laptops, TVs, electric ovens, central heating systems, Nintendo DS’s and even beamed eeriely through bathroom mirrors.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Don’t overlook your mirrors, light fixtures and walls, which can accumulate dust and fingerprints over months of heavy use.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Clean mirrors, light fixtures and walls.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
The latest come as the company is preparing to ramp up production of Cybercab, a vehicle that CEO Elon Musk has touted for its unique design lacking a steering wheel, pedals or side mirrors.
—Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
That’s not even considering the single Dutch company that makes the high-tech lithography machines used to print virtually all AI chips, or the German company that makes the mirrors used in those machines.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
The album’s adventurousness mirrors the themes at play, as Thundercat describes his own form of creative restlessness.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2026
Kikanović’s evolution mirrors that of the team.
—Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
The moment mirrors one from last season, when cameras caught a fan who, instead of winter gear, wore shorts and worked on his computer during an August 2025 game at Wrigley Field.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The creative decision also mirrors the experience of doctors, nurses and students within a teaching hospital, which often includes a revolving door of staff.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
That work was on display this week as Thomas Jefferson High School junior Bella Smith helped younger students hunt for Easter eggs – a simple moment that mirrors her own determination.
—Robbie Owens, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
This international wave also mirrors the NBA, which had a record number of international players on opening night rosters this season.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 2 Apr. 2026
According to Feyfant, the layout mirrors daily life, moving easily from the kitchen to dining areas and into the more intimate spaces.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
Recently completing a postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Leeds, Shai's work examined how AI mirrors human cognitive processes and raises existential questions.
—Big Think, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mirrors
Noun
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Alarmed civic officials across the West have already begun ordering restrictions on watering lawns, cleaning cars and even whether restaurant patrons get served glasses of water.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Opticians can modify multiple elements of the frame, which may help users who wear glasses for long hours.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The split reflects a fundamental disagreement within the party.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The case reflects two significant developments from about eight years ago.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Mirrors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mirrors. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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