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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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Noun
While Norris was able to catch and pass Leclerc for second place twice, Piastri only faded from the lead battle, his attention instead shifting to the Mercedes of George Russell lurking behind in his mirrors. Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025 This method works well for photographs, prints, mirrors, or small decorative objects, creating depth and personality. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
Coatings are smooth, mirrored and rubberized. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025 This residency went on to mirror what 30 was about - lost and broken to healed and thriving! Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mirror
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Noun
  • Jourdan is a relatively calm ghost (staff report objects being moved around the restaurant), but there’s a slightly more active spirit in the Courtyard Bar, where there have been three instances of an unknown source throwing a glass from across the room.
    Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The Winterwonder pass includes a flexible arrival time, expedited entry entrance to the Lilly House Lounge, a premium beverage and a fast pass access for food and drink, festive glasses, blinky lights and ticket insurance.
    Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Seeing New England in the top 10 in both QB EPA (Drake Maye is sixth) and defense/special teams EPA (10th) reflects well on the Patriots under first-year coach Mike Vrabel.
    Mike Sando, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Welcoming Muttaqi to Delhi reflects this approach.
    Happymon Jacob, Time, 16 Oct. 2025

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“Mirror.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mirror. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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