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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Recent Examples of mirror
Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2025
The yin/yang play of the Riggs—where soft is juxtaposed with hard, pretty with austere, cool with warm—mirrors a city where impulses often waver between heartfelt public service and chilly ambition.
—Laura Dannen Redman, AFAR Media, 14 Apr. 2025
Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
Early symptoms can mirror those of a common cold, including a slight fever, mild or occasional coughing, a runny or stuffy nose, a sore throat, and watery eyes, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 15 Apr. 2025
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Noun
That for real was like holding the mirror up to myself.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2025
The yin/yang play of the Riggs—where soft is juxtaposed with hard, pretty with austere, cool with warm—mirrors a city where impulses often waver between heartfelt public service and chilly ambition.
—Laura Dannen Redman, AFAR Media, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
According to researchers, the material allows cells to communicate in a way that mirrors the signaling processes found during natural tooth development.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
Early symptoms can mirror those of a common cold, including a slight fever, mild or occasional coughing, a runny or stuffy nose, a sore throat, and watery eyes, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mirror
Noun
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Meta is also expanding access to Meta AI in other countries in the European Union, as well as launching the glasses themselves in Mexico, India, and the United Arab Emirates.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
26 Apr. 2025
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His teammates met him along the glass, mobbing him in celebration.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Engaging residents in the planning process to ensure that development reflects community values and priorities.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Letters noted that the information reflects what is currently on file and encouraged employees to report any inaccuracies.—
Ted Koppel,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Mirror.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mirror. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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