Definition of mirrornext
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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Noun
On July 9, the US Federal Communications Commission approved the construction and launch of a mirror satellite that would bend our star’s illuminating rays to our will from low Earth orbit. Frank Landymore, Futurism, 15 July 2026 Controversial space mirror satellite Not everyone is looking forward to artificial daylight. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026
Verb
In my view, this mirrors the lead-up to the 2000 market correction. Jordan Zamir, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 And despite wrapping production before the Canadian series aired, this new movie also mirrors it with a scene in which the two lovers stare at each other across a crowded nightclub dance floor. David MacK, CNN Money, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for mirror
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Noun
  • Citi also called out opportunities in advanced glass packaging substrates for next-generation semiconductor applications, as well as its solar component business ramping and becoming a tailwind to earnings.
    Jeff Marks, CNBC, 13 July 2026
  • It is crafted from the lightest-weight cast iron on the market, per the brand, and finished with a glass enamel layer in the color of your choice.
    Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
Verb
  • Interviews with a dozen Republican voters at a campaign event last week in north Georgia reflected a mix of confidence, doubt and resignation about Collins’ chances.
    Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
  • But, at Kelli’s urging, instead of reflecting on going too far or just calling it a night to cool off, Shamea still meets the other woman at the club, determined to enjoy Scottish nightlife.
    Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 20 July 2026

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“Mirror.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mirror. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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