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
David Snyder, founder of Journey 1 Advisors and recently revealed as my longtime Mystery Broker source, is convinced the semi-centric acceleration in tech stocks is mirroring the final stage of this secular bull market which began in 2009.
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Michael Santoli, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Which is why people are still talking about Mangione’s case, using his name as a synonym for the verb to kill, and mirroring aspects of his alleged crime, more than a year later.
—Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
The episode underscored growing limits to Moscow’s ability to protect its allies, mirroring recent failures to secure the regimes of Bashar al-Assad in Syria, Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, and the leadership in Iran.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
This move aligns Pixel devices with broader industry trends toward enhanced user choice, mirroring customization standards seen on platforms like iOS.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Despite its inflated stock price, AOL still had to increase its shares outstanding by 120% to make the buy, again mirroring the huge dilution in Gamestop-eBay.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 9 May 2026
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas reported last month that the growth in Texas' labor force had hit its lowest level since the Covid-19 pandemic, mirroring a nationwide decline.
—James Osborne, Houston Chronicle, 6 May 2026
The looks include the imprint of the sculpture Piedra del Sol on the Mexico shirt, and the iconic sky blue and white stripes of Argentina, mirroring the country's flag.
—Tanya Edwards, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Instead, incorporate key elements of the architectural style into your outdoor design by mirroring its features in the colors, textures, and flourishes of hardscaping and furniture.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Michael Santoli, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Which is why people are still talking about Mangione’s case, using his name as a synonym for the verb to kill, and mirroring aspects of his alleged crime, more than a year later.
—Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
The episode underscored growing limits to Moscow’s ability to protect its allies, mirroring recent failures to secure the regimes of Bashar al-Assad in Syria, Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, and the leadership in Iran.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
This move aligns Pixel devices with broader industry trends toward enhanced user choice, mirroring customization standards seen on platforms like iOS.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Despite its inflated stock price, AOL still had to increase its shares outstanding by 120% to make the buy, again mirroring the huge dilution in Gamestop-eBay.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 9 May 2026
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas reported last month that the growth in Texas' labor force had hit its lowest level since the Covid-19 pandemic, mirroring a nationwide decline.
—James Osborne, Houston Chronicle, 6 May 2026
The looks include the imprint of the sculpture Piedra del Sol on the Mexico shirt, and the iconic sky blue and white stripes of Argentina, mirroring the country's flag.
—Tanya Edwards, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Instead, incorporate key elements of the architectural style into your outdoor design by mirroring its features in the colors, textures, and flourishes of hardscaping and furniture.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mirroring
reflecting
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The scholarships support both academic and vocational college pursuits, reflecting the club’s commitment to a wide range of educational goals.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Shares of Birkenstock slipped in pre-market trading after the clog-brand posted second-quarter results reflecting in part the impact from the Middle East war.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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“Mirroring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mirroring. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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