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
Clara Moskowitz,
Scientific American,
1 July 2026
For example, the mirror behavior, the sigh before putting on a swimsuit, or the comment about not being able to eat something because of their diet.
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Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
2 July 2026
Teenagers should not be nudged into parasocial dependency by synthetic friends that flatter them, mirror them back to themselves, and encourage them to come back for more.
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Ryan McBain,
STAT,
2 July 2026
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Noun
The 3,200-megapixel camera, built by the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, can take an almost inconceivably high-definition image of the sky every 40 seconds or so, and Rubin’s giant mirror offers an enormous, panoramic vista.
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Clara Moskowitz,
Scientific American,
1 July 2026
For example, the mirror behavior, the sigh before putting on a swimsuit, or the comment about not being able to eat something because of their diet.
—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Verb
On the first level, there’s a spacious living area and a kitchen that mirrors the design of that in the main residence.
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Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
2 July 2026
Teenagers should not be nudged into parasocial dependency by synthetic friends that flatter them, mirror them back to themselves, and encourage them to come back for more.
—
Ryan McBain,
STAT,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mirror
Noun
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Start with a tidy desk and a glass of water, then batch related tasks so your focus stays strong through the afternoon.
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The structural glazing is cleverly integrated into the hull and superstructure, with each pane of glass uniquely shaped and tinted to blend seamlessly with the steel and aluminum.
Verb
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Trump blames vandalism for the troubles with the reflecting pool renovation, announces people are being arrested.
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The first-of-its-kind event reflected a party eager to experiment and broaden its appeal beyond the traditional political crowd.
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“Mirror.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mirror. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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