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
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
The company has identified the mirrors as a way of harnessing renewable energy.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 20 Mar. 2026
The incident depicted in the video mirrors the one relating to Paul’s arrest in February 2023, which was detailed in a report by the Salt Lake Tribune.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
Moral mirrors Credit scoring is only one example.
—Beth Dufault, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
Reed’s view The debate over the use of AI in the military mirrors, in some ways, the one over autonomous driving.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Laser beams traversing each arm and bouncing between mirrors at the ends are combined together to reveal extremely slight differences in their travel times, which can be produced when spacetime stretches and contracts because of the passage of a gravitational wave.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
Inside, the facility looks in many ways like a typical preschool, but each of its three classrooms are fitted with one-way mirrors.
—Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Unfortunately for both the president himself and his acolytes who bought into the coin, though, it’s been on a downward trajectory that mirrors their dear leader’s approval ratings ever since.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 12 Mar. 2026
The campaign mirrors Young Miko’s laid-back, swaggy personal style, featuring cozy and stylish sweats that align with her studio wardrobe.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2026
That bill largely mirrors another measure proposed to the committee earlier this session by 23 of the 25 majority Democrats in the 36-member Senate.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
This approach mirrors general health care, where clinicians rely on evidence, protocols and ongoing learning to improve outcomes and ensure consistent quality of care.
—Gwilym Roddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
The tools are aimed at customers like investment banks, asset managers, and other financial institutions looking to automate workflows—a move that mirrors Anthropic's Claude for Financial Services offering.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
The Mid-Credits Scene The mid-credits scene centers on Peter Sarsgaard’s character, Detective Wiles, who watches as a group of women place a tattoo on mob boss Lupino’s face that mirrors the facial marking seen on The Bride.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
In the sequence, Wiles watches as a group of women place a tattoo on mob boss Lupino’s face that mirrors the facial marking seen on The Bride.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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
The company has identified the mirrors as a way of harnessing renewable energy.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 20 Mar. 2026
The incident depicted in the video mirrors the one relating to Paul’s arrest in February 2023, which was detailed in a report by the Salt Lake Tribune.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
Moral mirrors Credit scoring is only one example.
—Beth Dufault, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
Reed’s view The debate over the use of AI in the military mirrors, in some ways, the one over autonomous driving.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Laser beams traversing each arm and bouncing between mirrors at the ends are combined together to reveal extremely slight differences in their travel times, which can be produced when spacetime stretches and contracts because of the passage of a gravitational wave.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
Inside, the facility looks in many ways like a typical preschool, but each of its three classrooms are fitted with one-way mirrors.
—Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
The comment mirrors concerns at CBS News, where controversial editorial decisions under Paramount have led to journalist departures, including Justice Department correspondent Scott MacFarlane.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Unfortunately for both the president himself and his acolytes who bought into the coin, though, it’s been on a downward trajectory that mirrors their dear leader’s approval ratings ever since.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 12 Mar. 2026
The campaign mirrors Young Miko’s laid-back, swaggy personal style, featuring cozy and stylish sweats that align with her studio wardrobe.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2026
That bill largely mirrors another measure proposed to the committee earlier this session by 23 of the 25 majority Democrats in the 36-member Senate.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
This approach mirrors general health care, where clinicians rely on evidence, protocols and ongoing learning to improve outcomes and ensure consistent quality of care.
—Gwilym Roddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
The tools are aimed at customers like investment banks, asset managers, and other financial institutions looking to automate workflows—a move that mirrors Anthropic's Claude for Financial Services offering.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
The Mid-Credits Scene The mid-credits scene centers on Peter Sarsgaard’s character, Detective Wiles, who watches as a group of women place a tattoo on mob boss Lupino’s face that mirrors the facial marking seen on The Bride.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
In the sequence, Wiles watches as a group of women place a tattoo on mob boss Lupino’s face that mirrors the facial marking seen on The Bride.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mirrors
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In one post, a male avatar is depicted pointing a gun at a female judge with dark hair and glasses, which the complaint said resembled the judge.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Unlike conventional metals, metallic glasses do not have a crystal lattice.—
Etiido Uko
March 17,
New Atlas,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Ken Heinz Hedge Fund Research That breakdown in traditional relationships reflects the unusual nature of the current shock, said industry veterans.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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The golden compositions are housed in bright gold frames, and the glass that shields them reflects the world beyond.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Mirrors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mirrors. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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