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
Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Another secret drinking lair within the Cosmopolitan, Ghost Donkey offers delicious drinks, pulsating Christmas lights and mirrors that give off infinity room vibes.
—Tim McGovern, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Books act as mirrors, windows, and sliding glass doors.
—Linda-Marie Barrett
september 10, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
Astronomers can measure how the mirrors oscillate to track the orbit of black holes.
—Chad Hanna, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
Most TVs outside turn into mirrors.
—PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
Young people are mirrors to their environments, and the deaths of the 23 MPS students reflect broader trends in the city.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Multiple mirrors lined the walls alongside the reformers, with each machine accompanied by a mat and a Bosu ball, while a weight rack sat in a corner, no dumbbell heavier than 10 pounds.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
Judy eagerly tries on wedding dresses at a local shop in a room walled off by mirrors.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
Nia Bowers, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Public opinion data mirrors the fruits of the labor of civil society.
—Omar G. Encarnación, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
GearFlex mirrors this behavior.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
Political violence and extreme rhetoric in the United States today mirrors the turbulent 1960s, but with key differences that make the current era particularly challenging, according to presidential historian and ABC News contributor Mark Updegrove.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
This mirrors the broader attention economy.
—Anmol Verma, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The report largely mirrors an August draft, including initiatives on ultraprocessed foods and public education about synthetic kratom, while avoiding industry crackdowns.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Most young peoples' days already revolve around constant notifications and scrolling, and now schools must consider whether this approach truly benefits students or simply mirrors the rhythm of the internet.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 10 Sep. 2025
Sandefur said Washington could be the next state to apply strict scrutiny, since the free speech clause in that state's constitution mirrors Arizona's.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
The Jamaican stands a firm 6-feet-1-inches and mirrors’ the very best of Jamaican sprinters over the years.
—Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Another secret drinking lair within the Cosmopolitan, Ghost Donkey offers delicious drinks, pulsating Christmas lights and mirrors that give off infinity room vibes.
—Tim McGovern, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Books act as mirrors, windows, and sliding glass doors.
—Linda-Marie Barrett
september 10, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
Astronomers can measure how the mirrors oscillate to track the orbit of black holes.
—Chad Hanna, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
Most TVs outside turn into mirrors.
—PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
Young people are mirrors to their environments, and the deaths of the 23 MPS students reflect broader trends in the city.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Multiple mirrors lined the walls alongside the reformers, with each machine accompanied by a mat and a Bosu ball, while a weight rack sat in a corner, no dumbbell heavier than 10 pounds.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
Judy eagerly tries on wedding dresses at a local shop in a room walled off by mirrors.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
His capacity to oversee the resources pipeline across Microsoft platforms, RPA/robotics, and business analysts mirrors the operational maturity found among best-of-breed consulting companies.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Public opinion data mirrors the fruits of the labor of civil society.
—Omar G. Encarnación, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
GearFlex mirrors this behavior.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
Political violence and extreme rhetoric in the United States today mirrors the turbulent 1960s, but with key differences that make the current era particularly challenging, according to presidential historian and ABC News contributor Mark Updegrove.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
This mirrors the broader attention economy.
—Anmol Verma, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The report largely mirrors an August draft, including initiatives on ultraprocessed foods and public education about synthetic kratom, while avoiding industry crackdowns.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Most young peoples' days already revolve around constant notifications and scrolling, and now schools must consider whether this approach truly benefits students or simply mirrors the rhythm of the internet.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 10 Sep. 2025
Sandefur said Washington could be the next state to apply strict scrutiny, since the free speech clause in that state's constitution mirrors Arizona's.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mirrors
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With the new glasses, people can do tasks like watch videos through the display or see and respond to text messages, Zuckerberg said.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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When Zuckerberg started talking, Boz's glasses began displaying subtitles.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Growth in these roles reflects investment in innovation, especially where energy and health intersect.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Kirk’s death reflects a sizable increase in threats against officeholders and politicians at the local and federal level.—
Arie Perliger,
The Conversation,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Mirrors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mirrors. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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