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
Rethink Your Mirror Moment Roberts also recommends swapping out builder-grade mirrors for statement mirrors that bring a sense of movement and visual interest. Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 8 July 2026 People routinely put mirrors on their tables or on the bar and snorted lines of cocaine, Belushi being among the most open about it. Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 7 July 2026 The current approach to AI mirrors the haphazard medical standards of the early 20th century, Bressman says, before medical schools, medical boards and other authorities agreed on national benchmarks for training and licensing. ABC News, 6 July 2026 The explosion of bachelorette parties in the three decades since mirrors what happened with weddings in general, influenced by the royal wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, along with the rise of individualism, Montemurro says. Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 5 July 2026 The budget language did not mention Peregrine by name, but its wording mirrors that used by FDLE in its April agreement with the company, and by the agency in its request for $6 million to the Legislature in January. Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026 The interior design mirrors the rustic aesthetic and is finished in drywall, with wooden trim, plus vinyl plank flooring. Adam Williams july 04, New Atlas, 4 July 2026 Here’s hoping that this mirrors state K-12 enrollment and is part of a steady and accelerating decline in CTA clout. U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2026 Attendees walk away each year with car stereos, rear-view mirrors, and side doors to cherish the unforgettable day. Carmela Asmar, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Verb
Every admissions system mirrors institutional interests, and that reality should be acknowledged openly. Scott White, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 This moon, however, mirrors the way the majority of the population is emotionally invested in themes of independence, individuality and the ideals surrounding the reinvention of society. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026 At $483 per square foot, that closely mirrors the price for a shopping center in San Leandro near San Francisco but below the $659 per square foot for a center in Costa Mesa. Hang Nguyen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026 Such an approach mirrors a broader trend in modern warfare, where mobility and concealment have become as important as firepower. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026 On the first level, there’s a spacious living area and a kitchen that mirrors the design of that in the main residence. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 July 2026 The crime mirrors similar thefts reported this year in states like Indiana, Illinois, California and Oklahoma. Jason Rantala, CBS News, 1 July 2026 The Eala mania mirrors the same kind of fan frenzy that Brazil’s 19-year-old Joao Fonseca has generated on the men’s tour. Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 Idaho The language in Idaho’s HB500, introduced in 2020, closely mirrors the language used in Arizona’s SB1165, which was introduced two years later. Drew Pittock, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mirrors
Noun
  • Visitors wear smart glasses during the sixth China International Consumer Products Expo CICPE in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, April 13, 2026.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 July 2026
  • Like its existing Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley smart glasses lines, the new designs are developed with EssilorLuxxottica — the group that also owns Prada eyewear, rumored to be Meta’s next collaborator.
    Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • The strategy reflects a broader shift among Chinese chip companies that are exploring architectural innovations instead of relying solely on smaller manufacturing processes.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
  • The Sky still consider her day-to-day, but her absence reflects a growing tension between her needs as a veteran guard and the team’s rapidly devolving chances of competing this season.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026

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“Mirrors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mirrors. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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