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
Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
This week, the California Center for Jobs & the Economy, an offshoot of the California Business Roundtable, issued a report that mirrors and builds on what Petek said.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Recently completing a postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Leeds, Shai's work examined how AI mirrors human cognitive processes and raises existential questions.
—Big Think, 28 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Like all good satire, the book was a mirror.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
This week, the California Center for Jobs & the Economy, an offshoot of the California Business Roundtable, issued a report that mirrors and builds on what Petek said.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
Now in its sixth year, the Invention Convention challenges students to identify real-world problems and invent practical solutions—mirroring the innovation process used by entrepreneurs and engineers.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Recently completing a postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Leeds, Shai's work examined how AI mirrors human cognitive processes and raises existential questions.
—Big Think, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mirror
Noun
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There are bespoke statement headboards and Murano glass chandeliers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Alarmed civic officials across the West have already begun ordering restrictions on watering lawns, cleaning cars and even whether restaurant patrons get served glasses of water.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The wild swings in temperatures can be unsettling for people, Francis and others said, and also reflect the realities of a warming climate.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The buzzy, modern vibe of Trecca is reflected in its all-natural wine list, which span most of Europe and range from organic orange wines to Chateau Cambon’s La Cuvee du Chat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Mirror.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mirror. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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