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
Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
This method works well for photographs, prints, mirrors, or small decorative objects, creating depth and personality.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
Hackman was not only a collector but an artist himself, and his approach to collecting mirrors the care, aesthetic sensibility, and discipline evident in his own artistic practice.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Inspired by mirrors, which reflect reality while simultaneously generating illusion, the collection explored the tension between the two.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
Utility Redux’s earthy color stories, functional design and natural overdyes mirrors the growing appeal of slowness and simplicity.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
Trump has suggested the missiles could serve as leverage to bring Putin to the table, but his reluctance mirrors earlier delays in sanctions and aid to Kyiv.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Shiny surfaces and side mirrors can also cause trouble.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
With larger, 54-meter mirrors, the problem becomes ten times worse, as each spot of light is ten times brighter while still appearing point-like to the unaided human eye.
—Big Think, 15 Oct. 2025
CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
That pace mirrors the record-breaking levels of 2022, when roughly 45,000 people crossed the Channel under the Conservative government.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
Their dynamic also mirrors that of Holden and Bill's, with the younger agent acting more recklessly and drawing the ire of his partner.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025
Yet her devotion mirrors a larger cultural shift.
—Erin Cunningham, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
This 2025 list largely mirrors the findings of the 2024 report by IFAW but notes ongoing and, in some cases, escalating threats.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
That mirrors Berkshire in a smaller way.
—Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
Inside, the Ingenieur Automatic 40 is powered by the in-house Caliber 32111, offering a robust 120-hour power reserve—an engineering feat that mirrors the endurance and performance demanded on the track.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
People want to have a diamond that mirrors their uniqueness and individuality.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
While Norris was able to catch and pass Leclerc for second place twice, Piastri only faded from the lead battle, his attention instead shifting to the Mercedes of George Russell lurking behind in his mirrors.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
This method works well for photographs, prints, mirrors, or small decorative objects, creating depth and personality.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
Hackman was not only a collector but an artist himself, and his approach to collecting mirrors the care, aesthetic sensibility, and discipline evident in his own artistic practice.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Inspired by mirrors, which reflect reality while simultaneously generating illusion, the collection explored the tension between the two.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
Utility Redux’s earthy color stories, functional design and natural overdyes mirrors the growing appeal of slowness and simplicity.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
Trump has suggested the missiles could serve as leverage to bring Putin to the table, but his reluctance mirrors earlier delays in sanctions and aid to Kyiv.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Shiny surfaces and side mirrors can also cause trouble.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
With larger, 54-meter mirrors, the problem becomes ten times worse, as each spot of light is ten times brighter while still appearing point-like to the unaided human eye.
—Big Think, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
The anger mirrors recent protests against ruling elites in countries including Nepal, where the prime minister was forced to resign last month, and Morocco.
—CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
That pace mirrors the record-breaking levels of 2022, when roughly 45,000 people crossed the Channel under the Conservative government.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
Their dynamic also mirrors that of Holden and Bill's, with the younger agent acting more recklessly and drawing the ire of his partner.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025
Yet her devotion mirrors a larger cultural shift.
—Erin Cunningham, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
This 2025 list largely mirrors the findings of the 2024 report by IFAW but notes ongoing and, in some cases, escalating threats.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
That mirrors Berkshire in a smaller way.
—Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
Inside, the Ingenieur Automatic 40 is powered by the in-house Caliber 32111, offering a robust 120-hour power reserve—an engineering feat that mirrors the endurance and performance demanded on the track.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
People want to have a diamond that mirrors their uniqueness and individuality.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mirrors
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Researchers pointed out that in laboratory experiments, the glasses were placed in pure water at 90 degrees Celsius for up to 112 days.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Apple has postponed plans to make a lighter and less expensive version of Vision Pro, originally targeted for 2027 release, in favor of focusing on AI-enabled smart glasses to compete with Meta, according to a Bloomberg report earlier this month, citing an internal announcement.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
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Seeing New England in the top 10 in both QB EPA (Drake Maye is sixth) and defense/special teams EPA (10th) reflects well on the Patriots under first-year coach Mike Vrabel.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Welcoming Muttaqi to Delhi reflects this approach.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Mirrors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mirrors. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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