as in glass
a smooth or polished surface that forms images by reflection
breaking a mirror is supposed to bring seven years of bad luck
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Recent Examples of mirror
Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
His outlook on learning mirrors his career path.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
The Denver Post, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026
Warning signs in a child – fever, chills, lethargy, fast heartbeat or breathing, blotchy skin and/or a rash that doesn’t fade (as with meningitis) – can mirror many less serious conditions.
—Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 20 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Reflecting on the case as a mirror to her character’s journey, LaNasa pointed out that Dana never pressed charges against Doug Driscoll, the man who assaulted her.
—Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
His outlook on learning mirrors his career path.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
The legislative package sponsored by a dozen lawmakers would repeal a variety of state tax exemptions that mirror tax breaks in the federal code.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026
Warning signs in a child – fever, chills, lethargy, fast heartbeat or breathing, blotchy skin and/or a rash that doesn’t fade (as with meningitis) – can mirror many less serious conditions.
—Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mirror
Noun
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The villas, by comparison, are very modern, very clean-lined and flooded with light through extensive glass walls; both have their own kitchen and pool, for guests who want total privacy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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This short set pairs ivory glass with dainty gold chrome tips.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Stepping back from the noise, the news, and even our daily responsibilities from time to time gives us space to recharge, reflect, and find our center again.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Feb. 2026
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The rooms Each of the 11 rooms and two suites is individually decorated, some in bold blues and whites, to reflect the ocean beyond, with elegant colonial-style furnishings that mirror the origins of its founding English owners.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Mirror.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mirror. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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