as in reflecting
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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Recent Examples of mirroring
Each episode will end with a cliffhanger, mirroring the instalments of Conan Soyle book.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Charlotte's second-ever royal tour saw the toddler mirroring her mom's wardrobe in pink and purple pastels.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Brands can now access the combined audience of the top YouTube golf channels through a single, network-level media buy, mirroring how television is bought today.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Instead of the patio consisting of a grill and a couple of chairs, patios are mirroring interiors and serving as full outdoor living rooms complete with comfy seating, fireplaces, mounted TVs, rugs, lamps, and accessories.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
Homicides dropped from 90 in 2024 to 70 last year, mirroring a nationwide trend, the report said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
Videos using the format typically present a normal or relatable situation, followed by the implication that something will go wrong, mirroring the foreshadowing associated with the film scene.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
But her government has also eased work visa requirements for non-EU citizens, in some ways mirroring the practices of the left-wing government in nearby Spain.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Spring, mirroring fall’s brief but brilliant stay, always feels too short-lived.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2026
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Charlotte's second-ever royal tour saw the toddler mirroring her mom's wardrobe in pink and purple pastels.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Brands can now access the combined audience of the top YouTube golf channels through a single, network-level media buy, mirroring how television is bought today.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Instead of the patio consisting of a grill and a couple of chairs, patios are mirroring interiors and serving as full outdoor living rooms complete with comfy seating, fireplaces, mounted TVs, rugs, lamps, and accessories.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
Homicides dropped from 90 in 2024 to 70 last year, mirroring a nationwide trend, the report said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
Videos using the format typically present a normal or relatable situation, followed by the implication that something will go wrong, mirroring the foreshadowing associated with the film scene.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
But her government has also eased work visa requirements for non-EU citizens, in some ways mirroring the practices of the left-wing government in nearby Spain.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Spring, mirroring fall’s brief but brilliant stay, always feels too short-lived.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mirroring
reflecting
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Our objective has always been to degrade Hezbollah’s terrorist infrastructure to the point where diplomacy and a sovereign Lebanese government can take over under Lebanon’s confessional system, reflecting Christian, Sunni and Shiite interests.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Below, Kehlani expands on her non-negotiables while reflecting on her journey as an artist, mother, and advocate.—
Adelle Platon,
VIBE.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Mirroring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mirroring. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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