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
Smaller pours may also encourage low-risk experimentation, with multiple mini cocktails or tasting flights mirroring similar trends toward customization, such as a growing dipping sauce trend previously reported by Fox News Digital.
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
The curtains opened to reveal a makeshift onstage ghetto, mirroring the mixtape cover.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Players had been negotiating for a percentage of overall revenue without factoring in expenses while the WNBA was seeking sharing tied to net revenue, mirroring the NBA’s structure that deducts expenses before sharing 50% of profits.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
But Black male students continue to trail their peers, with a graduation rate of 77% last year, mirroring national trends.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
There are also three HDMI ports, two USB ports, and support for mirroring phones, tablets, and PCs using AirPlay, Miracast, or Chromecast.
—M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Cyberattacks mirroring those already launched against Israel represent a further risk of escalation.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
The state would direct the savings from the bills toward a new tax credit, which would go to lower-income families with children, mirroring another credit that's run into trouble.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
The bells rang across the piazza, echoing over damp pavements, mosaics washed in late afternoon light, an earlier rain mirroring the Doge’s Palace against the marble surface.
—Vic O'Sullivan, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
The curtains opened to reveal a makeshift onstage ghetto, mirroring the mixtape cover.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Players had been negotiating for a percentage of overall revenue without factoring in expenses while the WNBA was seeking sharing tied to net revenue, mirroring the NBA’s structure that deducts expenses before sharing 50% of profits.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
But Black male students continue to trail their peers, with a graduation rate of 77% last year, mirroring national trends.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
There are also three HDMI ports, two USB ports, and support for mirroring phones, tablets, and PCs using AirPlay, Miracast, or Chromecast.
—M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Cyberattacks mirroring those already launched against Israel represent a further risk of escalation.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
The state would direct the savings from the bills toward a new tax credit, which would go to lower-income families with children, mirroring another credit that's run into trouble.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
The bells rang across the piazza, echoing over damp pavements, mosaics washed in late afternoon light, an earlier rain mirroring the Doge’s Palace against the marble surface.
—Vic O'Sullivan, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mirroring
reflecting
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In a symbolic gesture reflecting its name, the final beam to be hoisted into the under-construction Legacy Middle School building in Elgin was signed Wednesday by some of the students who will be going there next year.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Notably, these brands have prioritized the Thonburi riverside over traditional central Bangkok locations, with IconSiam functioning as a global business and lifestyle hub and reflecting Siam Piwat’s success in repositioning Thonburi to stand alongside established prime districts.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Mirroring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mirroring. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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