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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
Our experience covering other sectors that have been disrupted tell us that this is a long bumpy journey that ultimately becomes smoother when today’s worries are long in a mirror of rear view. Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 8 May 2025 Best Wayfair Bedroom Decor Deals Along with furniture and bedding, there are tons of deals on bedroom decor, including mirrors, rugs, faux plants, and lamps. Bridget Degnan, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2025
Verb
Every frame feels intentional; the lighting nuances between harsh reality and fleeting dreams, creating a rhythm that mirrors the protagonist’s fragile grip on hope. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 May 2025 Advertisement Advertisement Means, who co-wrote the 2024 book Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health with her brother Calley Means, holds many beliefs on health that mirror Kennedy’s. Alana Semuels, Time, 8 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for mirror
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Noun
  • The 118 is at a crossroads in the wake of Bobby’s untimely death, and the perfect solution might just be… at the bottom of a wine glass.
    Andy Swift, TVLine, 8 May 2025
  • Another significant factor in the Thunder playing so well in Game 2 was the productivity on the glass.
    Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Verb
  • This reflects the power of culture, which prioritizes collaboration over competition.
    Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 15 May 2025
  • This reflects a broader cultural shift, as customers increasingly recognize the cost of uncertainty.
    Peter Follows, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025

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“Mirror.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mirror. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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