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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of mirrors
Keith Cooper, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2026
The shift mirrors moves by Salesforce, ServiceNow, and AI coding rivals Replit and Cursor, all of which have turned to consumption pricing as inference costs bite into margins.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Wall or ceiling lights can take up little space, especially when installed in, on, or underneath bathroom fixtures like mirrors and cabinetry.
—Fiona Bornhöft, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
Round mirrors create a gentle flow, Ruff explains, counteracting all the sharp angles in a minimalist bathroom.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026
These days, the threads in new cookbooks star the people behind the books, functioning as mirrors that showcase a cook’s technique, their family story or the kind of food the author likes to make.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 14 Apr. 2026
Bates’ seven years of habit-building before adding Ozempic mirrors that guidance almost exactly.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
Deputy Police Commissioner Fran Healy testified City Council's legislation mirrors parts of the department's existing policy.
—Joe Holden, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Shiny Surfaces Just as with mirrors, shaving cream can help get other shiny and/or smudge-prone surfaces sparkling too.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
The environment mirrors the store itself layered, immersive, and built over time with intention.
—Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
The sports authority model, a structure the Chiefs sought, mirrors their current setup in Jackson County — while also giving them a more direct say in operational decisions.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
In that sense, the outcome mirrors the party’s last shutdown fight, when Democrats demanded an extension of expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies but ultimately reopened the government without securing them, prompting frustration within their ranks.
—Nik Popli, Time, 7 Apr. 2026
The situation this year mirrors CBS’ dilemma last spring when the network again had two comedy pilot contenders, a single-cam one from CBS Studios, DMV, and a multi-cam one from WBTV, Zarna.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Apr. 2026
While the trend mirrors a wider national slump in EV sales, some experts expressed optimism this week that the rising price of gasoline — driven by the ongoing war in Iran — could begin to nudge drivers back towards electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
Gary Advocates for Responsible Development has pushed for the use of direct reduction furnaces at Gary Works, and member Carolyn McCrady said the report mirrors what GARD has found.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
The album’s adventurousness mirrors the themes at play, as Thundercat describes his own form of creative restlessness.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
In the case of the GMT, the seven primary mirrors are mirrored, pardon the pun, by seven smaller secondary mirrors that are deformable.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2026
The shift mirrors moves by Salesforce, ServiceNow, and AI coding rivals Replit and Cursor, all of which have turned to consumption pricing as inference costs bite into margins.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Wall or ceiling lights can take up little space, especially when installed in, on, or underneath bathroom fixtures like mirrors and cabinetry.
—Fiona Bornhöft, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
Round mirrors create a gentle flow, Ruff explains, counteracting all the sharp angles in a minimalist bathroom.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026
These days, the threads in new cookbooks star the people behind the books, functioning as mirrors that showcase a cook’s technique, their family story or the kind of food the author likes to make.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 14 Apr. 2026
Bates’ seven years of habit-building before adding Ozempic mirrors that guidance almost exactly.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
Deputy Police Commissioner Fran Healy testified City Council's legislation mirrors parts of the department's existing policy.
—Joe Holden, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Shiny Surfaces Just as with mirrors, shaving cream can help get other shiny and/or smudge-prone surfaces sparkling too.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
While the Sun represents our identity and the moon mirrors our emotions, the influence of numinous Neptune operates like a mystical current moving quietly behind the scenes.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
The environment mirrors the store itself layered, immersive, and built over time with intention.
—Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
The sports authority model, a structure the Chiefs sought, mirrors their current setup in Jackson County — while also giving them a more direct say in operational decisions.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
In that sense, the outcome mirrors the party’s last shutdown fight, when Democrats demanded an extension of expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies but ultimately reopened the government without securing them, prompting frustration within their ranks.
—Nik Popli, Time, 7 Apr. 2026
The situation this year mirrors CBS’ dilemma last spring when the network again had two comedy pilot contenders, a single-cam one from CBS Studios, DMV, and a multi-cam one from WBTV, Zarna.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Apr. 2026
While the trend mirrors a wider national slump in EV sales, some experts expressed optimism this week that the rising price of gasoline — driven by the ongoing war in Iran — could begin to nudge drivers back towards electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
Gary Advocates for Responsible Development has pushed for the use of direct reduction furnaces at Gary Works, and member Carolyn McCrady said the report mirrors what GARD has found.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
The album’s adventurousness mirrors the themes at play, as Thundercat describes his own form of creative restlessness.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mirrors
Noun
-
That means Ternus’ deep knowledge of Apple’s hardware could be hugely beneficial for its AI ambitions – especially as the company is reportedly working on new types of AI devices like Siri-enabled smart glasses, a pendant and AirPods with cameras, according to Bloomberg.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
-
Pack your phone, wallet, keys, and other essentials, like a glasses case and lip gloss, and prepare to head out for a date night or brunch with friends.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The wave of towers reflects growing demand for luxury real estate and signals Miami’s ambitions as a global city, developers say.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
-
Each edition reflects the voice and perspective of the person writing it.—
Angela Fritz,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Mirrors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mirrors. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
