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
Apple hopes to expand that audience, especially overseas, mirroring the NFL's recent push for growth in South America.
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Bryan West, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Light-wood beams line the ceiling, mirroring the cabinetry in the kitchen.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026
The format flourished in the middle of the 20th century, in books by Daphne du Maurier and movies like Gaslight, mirroring the psyches of women who’d been empowered to run the homefront during World War II, then married into suburban cages.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
This detail highlights the complexity of color, mirroring how tweeds that appear predominantly green or brown are, in fact, woven from a rich spectrum of threads, including yellow and fuchsia — all the colors of the rainbow.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Organizers called for a boycott of school, work and shopping – mirroring a protest in Minnesota that saw tens of thousands take to the streets in below-zero temperatures.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Suplee’s early attempts at fitness were all-or-nothing affairs, mirroring his overall relationship with food.
—Mike Wehner, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
Compos-Pons additionally teaches in Vanderbilt’s fine arts department, mirroring how many of the city’s female artists have historically made ends meet and extended their influence.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Public school enrollment statewide declined by more than 10,000 students this year, the largest dip since the pandemic, mirroring national trends, new data shows.
—Jennifer Palmer, Oklahoman, 28 Jan. 2026
Bryan West, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Light-wood beams line the ceiling, mirroring the cabinetry in the kitchen.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026
The format flourished in the middle of the 20th century, in books by Daphne du Maurier and movies like Gaslight, mirroring the psyches of women who’d been empowered to run the homefront during World War II, then married into suburban cages.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
This detail highlights the complexity of color, mirroring how tweeds that appear predominantly green or brown are, in fact, woven from a rich spectrum of threads, including yellow and fuchsia — all the colors of the rainbow.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Organizers called for a boycott of school, work and shopping – mirroring a protest in Minnesota that saw tens of thousands take to the streets in below-zero temperatures.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Suplee’s early attempts at fitness were all-or-nothing affairs, mirroring his overall relationship with food.
—Mike Wehner, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
Compos-Pons additionally teaches in Vanderbilt’s fine arts department, mirroring how many of the city’s female artists have historically made ends meet and extended their influence.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Public school enrollment statewide declined by more than 10,000 students this year, the largest dip since the pandemic, mirroring national trends, new data shows.
—Jennifer Palmer, Oklahoman, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mirroring
reflecting
Verb
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For her 1972 album, MItchell originally had intended the album cover to feature a horse with roses coming out of its rear end, reflecting her view of the music business.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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Rather than reflecting endless variation within one disorder, the study suggests that different disease experiences may stem from distinct biological patterns.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Mirroring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mirroring. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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