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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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
Instead, an eclectic mix of African textiles, Japanese artworks, Turkish rugs, and British ceramics mirrors the round-the-world curiosities of the neighboring British Museum. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026 This surge mirrors James' impact on the Lakers in 2018, instantly making the Sixers the NBA's hottest draw. Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 All telescopes use lenses and/or mirrors to collect and focus light. Jamie Carter, Space.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Furious, Prince Albert had the entire exhibition room redesigned with mirrors and special lighting. Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026 Walker’s rise to national prominence and influence in philanthropy during his run atop of the Ford Foundation mirrors Williams’ ascent in his field. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026 Hanging shoe racks, back-of-door mirrors, and desktop hutches (like this one from Amazon) are other major space savers. Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026 Shaving cream cleans mirrors and glass without streaks and prevents fogging. Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026 Bosch reminded the public to lock their vehicles and hide valuables, noting that thieves often scan for unlocked cars by looking for extended side mirrors. Peter D'oench, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
Cuomo spends a lot of the album chewing over a middle-aged indecisiveness that mirrors the journey of his fans, adding a drolly poignant tinge to a warmly familiar sound. Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026 This feature somewhat mirrors the sleep apnea monitoring provided by Apple and Samsung, though Google doesn’t specifically mention the condition or have FDA approval for such a feature. Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026 The lawsuit mirrors similar legal challenges mounted against tax measures in recent years. Grace Hase, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026 Ringel understood the sense of urgency for Isla because, in many ways, her journey mirrors that of his own. Brad Quick, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026 This mirrors a pattern in the VMA's K-Pop category, which has a history of recognizing English-language tracks by artists with increasingly tenuous links to Korean music. Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Marie and Luna’s world expands with the arrival of Sapphire (Ashley Benson) and Gemma (Madelaine Petsch), whose relationship mirrors many of the same tensions. Callum McLennan, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026 This mirrors the latest news from federal officials on the matter. Paula Wethington, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 The concept mirrors the popular Fat Bear Week, in which photos of bears go head to head in a bracket-style competition where people judge what bear has gained the most mass ahead of hibernation. Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mirrors
Noun
  • Headquartered in the northern Indian city of Faridabad, Lenskart sells everything from glasses to sunglasses to eyewear accessories both online and through a network of stores.
    Anu Raghunathan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • One particularly stubborn bottleneck automatically sent recruits who wore glasses for screening for rare disqualifying eye conditions, a requirement officials eventually scrapped.
    Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • For some Lincoln residents, however, the vandalism reflects broader concerns about how the technology is being used.
    Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The Premier League’s managerial revolution Nine new managers begin this Premier League campaign, an unprecedented number that reflects the change in playing styles in the division and a move away from Guardiola-style football.
    George Edwards, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

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“Mirrors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mirrors. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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