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
There’s a photo of this, behind the scenes, of us really mirroring each other.
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
Lightford and Ammons, who co-chaired the group, introduced legislation closely mirroring its recommendations.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
So is, arguably in softer garb, the trend of trigger warnings, which—mirroring the grim cancer label on a pack of cigarettes—dull the impact of a product or dissuade users entirely by advising them that its consumption may be hazardous to their health.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
The experience was deliberately walkable and social, mirroring the rhythm of neighborhood festivals rather than retail pop-ups.
—Yiling Pan, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
See how America’s style has evolved through the decades, mirroring the changing times.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
The track is focused but ruminative, mirroring the circular way thoughts orbit an obsession.
—Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 17 Feb. 2026
The competing visions for Oakland will come to a head this year, mirroring fierce debates about homelessness throughout the Bay Area and California.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2026
Specialty tipples, meanwhile, are derived from one key ingredient, mirroring that simplicity ethos in the restaurant’s dishes.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
Lightford and Ammons, who co-chaired the group, introduced legislation closely mirroring its recommendations.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
So is, arguably in softer garb, the trend of trigger warnings, which—mirroring the grim cancer label on a pack of cigarettes—dull the impact of a product or dissuade users entirely by advising them that its consumption may be hazardous to their health.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
The experience was deliberately walkable and social, mirroring the rhythm of neighborhood festivals rather than retail pop-ups.
—Yiling Pan, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
See how America’s style has evolved through the decades, mirroring the changing times.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
The track is focused but ruminative, mirroring the circular way thoughts orbit an obsession.
—Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 17 Feb. 2026
The competing visions for Oakland will come to a head this year, mirroring fierce debates about homelessness throughout the Bay Area and California.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2026
Specialty tipples, meanwhile, are derived from one key ingredient, mirroring that simplicity ethos in the restaurant’s dishes.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mirroring
reflecting
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The seamless flow between the exterior and interior connects guests to the sea, reflecting Italy’s coastal lifestyle.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2026
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While ComEd will not file a rate request reflecting the grid plan until next year, it is projected to increase residential customer bills by about $3 per month starting in 2028, the utility said.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Mirroring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mirroring. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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