as in image
something or someone that strongly resembles another
looking at the idealistic intern, the elderly physician could not help but see the mirror image of himself 40 years earlier
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Recent Examples of mirror image
That current account balance is the mirror image of the EU’s own imbalance between its domestic savings and domestic investment.
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Erik Jones, Foreign Affairs, 13 Jan. 2025
Each veneer leaf is sliced from premium timber before being precisely joined to provide a mirror image of the wood grain across two speakers.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
This is ridiculous and counterproductive — not to mention a mirror image of the regrettable intimidation tactics that the GOP denounced when used by Democrats.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
And soon thereafter, the mirror image: Sparks switches from playing wheedling Jerry to playing upright Bram in a harrowing scene with Arnold.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
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Erik Jones, Foreign Affairs, 13 Jan. 2025
Each veneer leaf is sliced from premium timber before being precisely joined to provide a mirror image of the wood grain across two speakers.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
This is ridiculous and counterproductive — not to mention a mirror image of the regrettable intimidation tactics that the GOP denounced when used by Democrats.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
And soon thereafter, the mirror image: Sparks switches from playing wheedling Jerry to playing upright Bram in a harrowing scene with Arnold.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mirror image
Noun
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The New Yorker received the National Magazine Award for photography, winning for images illustrating three very distinct stories.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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The images feature the brand’s ready-to-wear, custom and bespoke suits, the latter of which are available by appointment with the company’s master tailor.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Austin was stabbed in the heart and died in the arms of his twin brother, the twins’ father said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2025
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Lopez shares her twins Emme and Max, 17, with ex Marc Anthony.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Joey Spencer Results, Highlights And Reaction David Bowie’s Double LP The project is being released as a double LP and CD, both of which will come packaged with a replica poster from the original event.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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When Medina instead lifts his right arm, which held the replica gun, officers open fire, striking Medina multiple times.—
Max Levy,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2025
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Photograph: Silas Stein/picture alliance via Getty Images This story originally appeared on Vox and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration.—
Umair Irfan,
Wired News,
5 Apr. 2025
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Still, Hynes wasn’t about to paint a pretty picture about losing to the Isles.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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The runner vine will fall off and the baby strawberry will become an adult plant that's a clone of its parent.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Mar. 2025
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In sci-fi, life tends to find a way, and some 200 years later, she's resurrected as a clone.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Both a beautiful snapshot of our majestic Arctic climate and a charming portrait of young adults each trying to overcome their own personal challenges, the film eschews the typical competing teens documentary for a subtler tale about sensitive souls and coming-of-age.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2025
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Boardman previously painted a portrait of Barack Obama following the 2003 death of Lawrence Williams, who had painted all 43 previous presidential portraits, according to the outlet.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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Clones are as much a sci-fi staple as robots, spaceships, and time travel, with every major franchise dabbling with duplicates somewhere down the line.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Fans painstakingly catalogue their collections, trade duplicates, and share creative DIY modifications.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Mirror image.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mirror%20image. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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