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
Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
Each morning, stand before a steamy mirror talking to your reflection.
—Terrance Hayes, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
Here’s How To Keep Them In Place There’s nothing more irritating than looking in the bathroom mirror only to notice that the beautiful design of your necklace is actually on the backside of your neck, while the clasp is sitting front and center.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 May 2025
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Noun
This gives you great control when applying the balm, eliminating any messy excess product that warrants a mirror for touch ups.
—Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
Each morning, stand before a steamy mirror talking to your reflection.
—Terrance Hayes, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
Verb
The draft regulations proposed last week largely mirror the ones introduced earlier this year, which set the rules, guidelines and parameters of the program — but with some minor and major tweaks.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
Here’s How To Keep Them In Place There’s nothing more irritating than looking in the bathroom mirror only to notice that the beautiful design of your necklace is actually on the backside of your neck, while the clasp is sitting front and center.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mirror
Noun
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Squeegee The Shower Mayr acknowledges that not everyone wants the hassle, but using a squeegee after showers will keep glass, porcelain, and tile looking clean for longer.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
20 May 2025
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In the meantime, Saturn in Aries, activating your seventh house of partnerships, puts your one-on-one connections under a magnifying glass, especially the ones that require more maturity or accountability.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 May 2025
Verb
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This reflects the power of culture, which prioritizes collaboration over competition.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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This reflects a broader cultural shift, as customers increasingly recognize the cost of uncertainty.—
Peter Follows,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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“Mirror.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mirror. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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