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 Still, Black male students continue to trail their peers, with a graduation rate of 77% last year, mirroring national trends. Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 But Season 2 clocks the fitful maturation process without mirroring as many of its youthful mistakes. Ben Travers, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2026 Instead, some industry leaders advocate for the US government to become an ambitious early customer, stimulating domestic demand and building a resilient supply chain, mirroring China's successful strategy. John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Both kept to their characteristically understated style, mirroring each other in elevated basics. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026 Volunteers trained one hour a day for seven days, mirroring a typical weeklong excavator driving course. New Atlas, 21 Aug. 2026 If a package is delayed, the same agent with the same contextual knowledge proactively reaches out to help, mirroring the attentive care of a personal client advisor. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026 These two heated rivals might be mirroring each other again at this point either as teams headed for bowl appearances or more following turnaround seasons or struggling with one last chance to earn some satisfaction at the other’s expense. Andre C. Fernandez, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026 The ruling follows a broader shift toward rethinking the purpose of cash bail, mirroring larger criminal justice reforms in the state over the past decade or more. Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mirroring
reflecting
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  • Her hair was styled in intricate cornrows — Iverson’s signature style during the late 1990s into the 2000s — paired with a red and black headband, reflecting Iverson’s team, the Philadelphia 76ers.
    Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The tableware was also developed in collaboration with Ginori 1735 with an exclusive variation of the Diva collection created specifically for the restaurant, reflecting the terracotta hue that is one of the main colors.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

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“Mirroring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mirroring. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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