mirrors 1 of 2

plural of mirror
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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mirrors

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verb

present tense third-person singular of mirror
as in reflects
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
Noun
Drivers must continue to maintain appropriate following distances, manage speed, check mirrors, and account for the truck's size and turning characteristics. — New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026 Nick Rosasio, who teaches computer science, used mirrors with a product called NeverWet to impress kids. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026 Midnight is full of clocks and mirrors, and Hall often structures songs and plot points around countdowns to midnight, when his lovers meet in secret. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026 There’s a lot going on — the giant light fixtures, the mirrors, the columns. — Jura Koncius, Washington Post, 30 Oct. 2026 Rounding things out is a high-gloss black finish applied to the side mirrors and wheels. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2026 The interior features mid-century modern furniture, circular mirrors, and most notably, a spindly tree that grows up through the middle of the dining room. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Oct. 2026 What the procedure looks like The injection technique mirrors standard Botox, but the dose is bigger because the muscle is bigger. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2026 Embedded in the production of the show is the feeling of being trapped in a hall of mirrors; scenes are edited flagrantly, drowning the viewer in red herrings. — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026
Verb
The cyberattack mirrors one that happened weeks earlier that affected mainly French and Dutch retailers. — ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026 This theatrical strategy mirrors the pageantry of the French Revolution, where wearing classic Greek and Roman costumes represented political expression and defiance. — Sarah Gidick, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026 Her wedding — and the new aristocratic life that comes with it — closely mirrors that of Consuelo Vanderbilt, who was born during the height of the Gilded Age and who later wrote a memoir about her experience. — Carson Blackwelder, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026 Asked why the franchise has endured, Kamiki echoed the view of the director and fellow cast members that each Godzilla film mirrors the era in which it is made. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Nov. 2026 In this sense, Manifesta’s development over the past three decades mirrors the trajectory of the style of architecture that came out of Rotterdam offices like MVRDV and OMA in the ’90s. — Kristian Vistrup Madsen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026 Styles mirrors the pounding percussion of the song with full-bodied thrashing. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026 Becerra’s support among Latino and white voters closely mirrors that of the overall electorate, with 60% favoring him. — Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026 That concept mirrors his own journey as Everette didn’t play organized football until eighth grade. — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mirrors
Noun
  • The researchers suggest that screenless wearables, such as smart glasses, could use the skin as an interactive surface, allowing users to issue commands without relying on a display or physical buttons.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
  • She’s been photographed with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (no relation) at banquet dinners and golf resorts, clinking wine glasses and even leaving an event with him in the same car.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The acquisition reflects the changing nature of aerial threats, particularly the increasing employment of relatively inexpensive unmanned aircraft by state and non-state actors.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
  • For attendees, that recognition reflects a broader shift in how Indian culture is embraced throughout the Bay Area.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026

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“Mirrors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mirrors. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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