as in glass
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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Recent Examples of mirror
Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
Use a flashlight and mirror to look in difficult spots.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 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
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Noun
The mirror silver embellishment on the heel adds a bit of Milanese glamor.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
Use a flashlight and mirror to look in difficult spots.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
Verb
Many middle schoolers were already taking the equivalent of a first year of Spanish or French or honors math that mirrored high school algebra, said Jayne Willard, D203 assistant superintendent for curriculum.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mirror
Noun
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There’s a real sense of place here, from the apple chip snacks served in the relaxation room to the glass oblong of a gym, where active folk can pound the treadmill while watching the gardeners at work.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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On the hardware front, Alphabet gave a first look at its audio smart glasses coming later this year.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Hall of Famer Cheryl Miller suggested the visible tension reflected a team struggling to find answers during a difficult stretch.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Breakfast is served in the lobby, which changes its decor throughout the year to reflect the seasons (Christmas, with over-the-top holiday flourishes, is everyone’s favorite).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Mirror.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mirror. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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