mirroring

present participle of mirror
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 Doctors warn that the rise in influenza cases is mirroring a trend seen in other parts of the country months ahead of what is considered peak flu season. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 30 Oct. 2026 While dramatic, many of the pieces used to channel these moods can be incorporated into everyday style, mirroring the coquettish, Victoriana styles purveyed by brands like Simone Rocha, Pauline Dujancourt and Dilara Findikoglu. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026 Chiefs stadium project moves forward The sports authority will act as the Chiefs’ landlord in Kansas, mirroring the team’s current setup at the Truman Sports Complex in Jackson County. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026 Nearly 1,000 people were detained across France Saturday as a wave of largely-peaceful protests airing economic grievances returned to the streets of its major cities, mirroring similar demonstrations across Europe. — Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026 Growing pains are expected with a new defensive coordinator, but with stats mirroring last season's defensive deficiencies, many eyes are on second-year head coach Brian Schottenheimer. — Briana Aldridge, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 In other words, don’t be surprised if Peacock, Fox One or other services are available soon as an add-on within Netflix, and sooner rather than later, mirroring what has been a successful strategy from the likes of Roku, Prime Video and YouTube. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026 It is nearly considered folkloric, with contemporary vampires still mirroring the characteristics of Polidori’s Ruthven. — Maria Papadouris, JSTOR Daily, 20 Oct. 2026 The film then took a surreal turn, mirroring the strangeness of Fielder’s The Rehearsal, as Seyfried reprised the role of Holmes for reenactments. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mirroring
reflecting
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  • Medical schools at the University of Florida and University of Miami are both in the top 20% of medical schools nationwide, reflecting the importance of Florida’s reforms.
    — Ian Kingsbury, Sun Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Miranda Lambert is reflecting on a fan encounter that left her in tears.
    — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026

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“Mirroring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mirroring. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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