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 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 Shares of Goldman were basically flat in afternoon trading, essentially mirroring the broader financials sector in the S & P. Jeff Marks, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026 In the billionaire’s opinion, AI requires adjustment, but is also a space of endless opportunities — mirroring other technological advancements throughout history. Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mirroring
reflecting
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  • Former Pro Bowl receiver Allen Robinson II announced his retirement on his 33rd birthday, reflecting in a video on Instagram about an 11-year NFL journey that ended with his hometown Lions.
    Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Elsewhere, Newcastle and Bournemouth rank in the top 10 highest spenders over five years but among the bottom five over the past three, reflecting sizeable recent sales by each club.
    Andy Naylor, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

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“Mirroring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mirroring. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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