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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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
Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
PwC’s outlook mirrors the Lifestyle Monitor™ survey, with its forecast predicting a 5 percent drop in average holiday spending.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
This conservative bent mirrors a wider cultural shift, as more Americans express support for traditional gender roles.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2025
Kingbull also includes bungee cords, foot pegs, mirrors, and a padded back seat.
—New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025
For mirrors, apply a small amount of WD-40 to a microfiber cloth first, and then use it to rub water spots in a circular motion.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2025
This breed mirrors this Earth sign’s desire for structure, and can also accompany them during acts of service.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
In such power plants, hundreds of mirrors focus sunlight onto a central tower that absorbs heat and converts it into energy.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
This retreat from church mirrors a larger retrenching.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
The New Yorker, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Without regulation that mirrors modern scientific concern, Wicker recommends that brands adopt multiple layers of protection via multiple, overlapping certifications that span raw fiber to finished product.
—Sophie Benson, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
His story mirrors that of many families.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 30 Oct. 2025
Each of the eight discs is sequenced around a theme, which mirrors the progression of the game experience.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
The streaming schedule largely mirrors CNN’s existing US cable channel, including the complete prime-time lineup, mixed with a few hours from two other CNN channels.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
The approach mirrors Xbox’s Play Anywhere strategy and recent messaging that strict exclusivity is outdated.
—Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
The development mirrors the Butler County Sheriff's Offices' increasingly cooperative relationship with ICE.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
The thobe is no longer preserving culture, but evolving it, in a way that mirrors the moment Saudi is witnessing.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
Squeegees are also a useful tool when cleaning glass—they’re great for big windows, shower doors, or mirrors.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
PwC’s outlook mirrors the Lifestyle Monitor™ survey, with its forecast predicting a 5 percent drop in average holiday spending.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
This conservative bent mirrors a wider cultural shift, as more Americans express support for traditional gender roles.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2025
Kingbull also includes bungee cords, foot pegs, mirrors, and a padded back seat.
—New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025
For mirrors, apply a small amount of WD-40 to a microfiber cloth first, and then use it to rub water spots in a circular motion.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2025
This breed mirrors this Earth sign’s desire for structure, and can also accompany them during acts of service.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
In such power plants, hundreds of mirrors focus sunlight onto a central tower that absorbs heat and converts it into energy.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
This retreat from church mirrors a larger retrenching.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
Avoiding romance and melodrama, deBoer writes in an affectless register that mirrors Alice’s dissociation.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Without regulation that mirrors modern scientific concern, Wicker recommends that brands adopt multiple layers of protection via multiple, overlapping certifications that span raw fiber to finished product.
—Sophie Benson, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
His story mirrors that of many families.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 30 Oct. 2025
Each of the eight discs is sequenced around a theme, which mirrors the progression of the game experience.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
The streaming schedule largely mirrors CNN’s existing US cable channel, including the complete prime-time lineup, mixed with a few hours from two other CNN channels.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
The approach mirrors Xbox’s Play Anywhere strategy and recent messaging that strict exclusivity is outdated.
—Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
The development mirrors the Butler County Sheriff's Offices' increasingly cooperative relationship with ICE.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
The thobe is no longer preserving culture, but evolving it, in a way that mirrors the moment Saudi is witnessing.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mirrors
Noun
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Something about the idea of Whishaw in the glasses seemed to work for me.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Qualcomm expects to lose Apple as a customer for its modem business in the coming years, and has been working to diversify by making chips for other devices such as Windows PCs and virtual-reality headsets and smart glasses from Meta.—
Ari Levy,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Mulzet also reflects on the timeliness of his writing and the breadth of his influences, including Europe and Asia more broadly.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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In the clip below, an actress named Casey who was hired as a decoy for the show reflects on her experience participating in To Catch a Predator.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Mirrors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mirrors. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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