looking glasses

Definition of looking glassesnext
plural of looking glass
as in mirrors
a smooth or polished surface that forms images by reflection always remember that the image is reversed in the looking glass

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mirrors
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  • The company is clearly betting on the quality of their product more than before, but the overarching aim of capturing Gen Z with selfie-friendly stores outfitted with mirrors remains intact.
    Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
  • State climatologist Michael Anderson noted that level mirrors conditions seen in 1976, during one of California's most severe drought years.
    Conor McGill, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
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“Looking glasses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looking%20glasses. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.

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