as in glasses
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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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 mirrors
Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
Use foam sheets or acid-free tissue to wrap breakable items, such as ceramic dinnerware made from bone china, porcelain, mirrors, or lamps.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
The rehiring push at GSA mirrors similar reversals elsewhere in the federal government after DOGE targeted numerous agencies for steep staffing reductions.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
But elections are also mirrors.
—John Foley, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
The program mirrors that outlook, mixing a salute to American movies with tributes to filmmakers from Europe and Asia.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
Her droll yet touching quest for motherhood mirrors the messy compromises and silent struggles of human lives.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
In Untertürkheim’s wind tunnel, fluorescent liquids track how rain or road spray moves across the car, guiding adjustments to pillars, mirrors, and seals to keep key sightlines clear.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025
Simple decorations like shiny mirrors and sophisticated dining chairs can also have a big impact on your space.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Alex Ritman, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
The climate mirrors Spain's Rioja region, home to the tempranillo grape.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Engineered through a proprietary process that mirrors nature, the new material is derived from biological foundations—resulting in a next-gen textile that drapes and feels on par with natural fibers.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
This mirrors a larger trend in luxury travel.
—Peter J. Frank, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2025
The agent reads the instruction, applies the price change, mirrors the text, and updates counts in near real time across Amazon, Shopify, Etsy, WooCommerce, and others.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
The viscose linens have a nice drape that mirrors the look of silk and satin sheets.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025
The California theme park, which opened in 2022, features several rides and attractions, along with the Sesame Street neighborhood, which mirrors the set from the long-running children’s show.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
Ominous landscapes reflect incoming weather that mirrors the turbulence between characters.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
Under his watch, the house of Vuitton tapped designers such as Pierre-Émile Legrain, Camille Cless-Brothier and Gaston Le Bourgeois to design objects such as crystal and silver flacons, octagonal brushes and vanity mirrors.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
Use foam sheets or acid-free tissue to wrap breakable items, such as ceramic dinnerware made from bone china, porcelain, mirrors, or lamps.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
The rehiring push at GSA mirrors similar reversals elsewhere in the federal government after DOGE targeted numerous agencies for steep staffing reductions.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
But elections are also mirrors.
—John Foley, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
The program mirrors that outlook, mixing a salute to American movies with tributes to filmmakers from Europe and Asia.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
Her droll yet touching quest for motherhood mirrors the messy compromises and silent struggles of human lives.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
In Untertürkheim’s wind tunnel, fluorescent liquids track how rain or road spray moves across the car, guiding adjustments to pillars, mirrors, and seals to keep key sightlines clear.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025
Simple decorations like shiny mirrors and sophisticated dining chairs can also have a big impact on your space.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
The White House had made no effort to contact them or the Motion Picture Association ahead of the announcement, which mirrors an earlier threat that Trump made last May.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
The climate mirrors Spain's Rioja region, home to the tempranillo grape.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Engineered through a proprietary process that mirrors nature, the new material is derived from biological foundations—resulting in a next-gen textile that drapes and feels on par with natural fibers.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
This mirrors a larger trend in luxury travel.
—Peter J. Frank, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2025
The agent reads the instruction, applies the price change, mirrors the text, and updates counts in near real time across Amazon, Shopify, Etsy, WooCommerce, and others.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
The viscose linens have a nice drape that mirrors the look of silk and satin sheets.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025
The California theme park, which opened in 2022, features several rides and attractions, along with the Sesame Street neighborhood, which mirrors the set from the long-running children’s show.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
Ominous landscapes reflect incoming weather that mirrors the turbulence between characters.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mirrors
Noun
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One photo showed a group shot of the rapper and his friends clanking beer glasses.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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Alibaba said it could be applied in areas such as smart glasses and intelligent cockpits.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The exterior reflects this theme, with blue and white siding and nautical-style light fixtures.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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To a certain extent, this simply reflects that any large group of same-age Americans has enormous variation.—
Molly Langmuir,
The Atlantic,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Mirrors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mirrors. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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