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
Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Part free-standing mirror, part secret coat rack, this piece of entryway furniture does double-duty at all times.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2025
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
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Noun
To overtake on the inside, your front axle must be alongside a rival’s mirror or, if outside, ahead of their front axles by the corner’s apex.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Part free-standing mirror, part secret coat rack, this piece of entryway furniture does double-duty at all times.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mirror
Noun
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Trim trees and install storm shutters, accordion shutters and impact glass; seal outside wall openings.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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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
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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
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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 17 Sep. 2025.
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