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
Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 28 May 2026
Prevent Mission Drift Through Values-Driven Governance Treat AI funding like a mirror, not a mandate.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
In a fun twist, that mirrors the gameplay itself, going from a linear to a more open experience.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
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Noun
The montage in question shows pictures of Shirilla flipping off the camera and posing in front of the mirror, as if that is paramount of quality of character.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 28 May 2026
Prevent Mission Drift Through Values-Driven Governance Treat AI funding like a mirror, not a mandate.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Verb
Many middle schoolers were already taking the equivalent of a first year of Spanish or French or honors math that mirrored high school algebra, said Jayne Willard, D203 assistant superintendent for curriculum.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
In a fun twist, that mirrors the gameplay itself, going from a linear to a more open experience.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
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Noun
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There’s a real sense of place here, from the apple chip snacks served in the relaxation room to the glass oblong of a gym, where active folk can pound the treadmill while watching the gardeners at work.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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On the hardware front, Alphabet gave a first look at its audio smart glasses coming later this year.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Hall of Famer Cheryl Miller suggested the visible tension reflected a team struggling to find answers during a difficult stretch.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Breakfast is served in the lobby, which changes its decor throughout the year to reflect the seasons (Christmas, with over-the-top holiday flourishes, is everyone’s favorite).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Mirror.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mirror. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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