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
Sophia Rey, JSTOR Daily, 28 May 2026
Running the bathroom fan will clear steam, defog mirrors, and reduce condensation.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Stärke affixes its own badges, then adds its own lighting package, bumpers, and exterior trunk handles, as well as the option of selecting simple manual mirrors and chrome bumpers.
—Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
Astronomers boost these odds by building telescopes with bigger light-gathering mirrors or detectors, which in turn collect more photons and deliver crisper, clearer images.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 27 May 2026
This pattern mirrors what happened during the computer and internet boom of the 1990s.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 27 May 2026
While still letting her preferred cleaner work on the tub, toilet, sink, and tile walls, my mom gives bathroom mirrors and glass shower doors a good clean.
—Aliyah Rodriguez, The Spruce, 27 May 2026
The care and consideration Partanna® pays to their process mirrors that of the Starbucks Hacienda Alsacia coffee farm in Costa Rica—nothing rushed, quality above all else.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
In common shallow-water species like goldfish, these crystals act like millions of microscopic mirrors, reflecting light straight back.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
That observation mirrors what’s showing up in the data.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 29 May 2026
In a fun twist, that mirrors the gameplay itself, going from a linear to a more open experience.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
The pitch mirrors other recent efforts to elevate Sacramento's sports profile, including Sacramento State's push for a higher-profile role in college athletics, by leaning heavily on the region's population growth, media market and fan support.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 28 May 2026
The tart’s light, crisp texture also mirrors the wine’s precision and lively mousse.
—Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
University funding in Florida’s budget heavily favors UF and FSU, which mirrors the two schools’ dominance in the Florida Legislature.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
His story oddly mirrors Luke Skywalker's, actually.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 22 May 2026
The magnetic FrameTap remote, as it's called, mirrors your phone's view on its little screen.
—New Atlas, 19 May 2026
Noun
The history of the banana leaf mirrors the displacement and adaptability of people who use it, continually shaping its significance as a container for land, patrimony, and memory.
—Sophia Rey, JSTOR Daily, 28 May 2026
Running the bathroom fan will clear steam, defog mirrors, and reduce condensation.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Stärke affixes its own badges, then adds its own lighting package, bumpers, and exterior trunk handles, as well as the option of selecting simple manual mirrors and chrome bumpers.
—Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
Astronomers boost these odds by building telescopes with bigger light-gathering mirrors or detectors, which in turn collect more photons and deliver crisper, clearer images.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 27 May 2026
This pattern mirrors what happened during the computer and internet boom of the 1990s.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 27 May 2026
While still letting her preferred cleaner work on the tub, toilet, sink, and tile walls, my mom gives bathroom mirrors and glass shower doors a good clean.
—Aliyah Rodriguez, The Spruce, 27 May 2026
The care and consideration Partanna® pays to their process mirrors that of the Starbucks Hacienda Alsacia coffee farm in Costa Rica—nothing rushed, quality above all else.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
In common shallow-water species like goldfish, these crystals act like millions of microscopic mirrors, reflecting light straight back.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
Verb
Each episode builds on the last, reflecting a step-by-step development process that mirrors human learning and adaptation.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
That observation mirrors what’s showing up in the data.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 29 May 2026
In a fun twist, that mirrors the gameplay itself, going from a linear to a more open experience.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
The pitch mirrors other recent efforts to elevate Sacramento's sports profile, including Sacramento State's push for a higher-profile role in college athletics, by leaning heavily on the region's population growth, media market and fan support.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 28 May 2026
The tart’s light, crisp texture also mirrors the wine’s precision and lively mousse.
—Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
University funding in Florida’s budget heavily favors UF and FSU, which mirrors the two schools’ dominance in the Florida Legislature.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
His story oddly mirrors Luke Skywalker's, actually.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 22 May 2026
The magnetic FrameTap remote, as it's called, mirrors your phone's view on its little screen.
—New Atlas, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mirrors
Noun
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Even the glasses in your room are made from recycled glass.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Blue-light blocking glasses McCarty says that blue-light blocking glasses are based on a legitimate biological concept (that blue light affects circadian rhythms and melatonin production).—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Justin Wymer reflects on an unsettling family reunion.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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This is a luxury resort, and the service reflects this.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Mirrors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mirrors. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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