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
R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
This mirrors statewide concerns over math scores for California students in school.
—Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
Elegant, refined, and spacious for its prime location, Portrait Firenze's 37 rooms and suites are all dressed with neutral tones, shiny surfaces, and large polished mirrors.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
Using these nanostructures, the device can manipulate light — such as splitting and controlling its polarization channels simultaneously — in unique ways that conventional glass lenses and mirrors physically cannot.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
The owners’ cabin features twin vignettes of rattan mirrors, Galerie des Lampes sconces, and 19th-century Austrian botanicals.
—Mitchell Owens, Architectural Digest, 10 June 2026
His speaking cadence mirrors his singing style, going in fits and starts, spilling out a series of thought fragments that somehow end up magically fitting together.
—Rachel Brodsky, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
But his understanding of the sport mirrors that of many Americans, who love their country and want to see the Stars and Stripes make a run.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
Running the bathroom fan will clear steam, defog mirrors, and reduce condensation.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
That perspective mirrors what many around baseball have said about Bregman throughout his career.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Weeks later, the City Council approved the Safe Spaces and Communities Act, which mirrors the executive order.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Rocklin’s proposal mirrors Roseville’s approach more closely than Loomis’.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
The finding mirrors similar investigations into medical schools at UCLA and UC San Diego.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Once again bringing together d’Adda’s rare and precious fabrics with Louboutin’s iconic silhouettes, the collection mirrors the designers’ ongoing creative exchange.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
The problems have been depth and goaltending, and this ironically mirrors Babcock's situation in Toronto.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
The upcoming vote also mirrors a separate fight across the state line in Missouri.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Noun
There, a reflecting pool mirrors the exact dimensions of the original dance floor, beneath which a portion of that floor will be preserved.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
This mirrors statewide concerns over math scores for California students in school.
—Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
Elegant, refined, and spacious for its prime location, Portrait Firenze's 37 rooms and suites are all dressed with neutral tones, shiny surfaces, and large polished mirrors.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
Using these nanostructures, the device can manipulate light — such as splitting and controlling its polarization channels simultaneously — in unique ways that conventional glass lenses and mirrors physically cannot.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
The owners’ cabin features twin vignettes of rattan mirrors, Galerie des Lampes sconces, and 19th-century Austrian botanicals.
—Mitchell Owens, Architectural Digest, 10 June 2026
His speaking cadence mirrors his singing style, going in fits and starts, spilling out a series of thought fragments that somehow end up magically fitting together.
—Rachel Brodsky, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
But his understanding of the sport mirrors that of many Americans, who love their country and want to see the Stars and Stripes make a run.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
Running the bathroom fan will clear steam, defog mirrors, and reduce condensation.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Verb
The 35-room Villa Miraé is a much-welcome exception that mirrors the peninsula’s tony mansions with its elegant take on the Riviera’s pastel Provençal architecture.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
That perspective mirrors what many around baseball have said about Bregman throughout his career.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Weeks later, the City Council approved the Safe Spaces and Communities Act, which mirrors the executive order.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Rocklin’s proposal mirrors Roseville’s approach more closely than Loomis’.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
The finding mirrors similar investigations into medical schools at UCLA and UC San Diego.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Once again bringing together d’Adda’s rare and precious fabrics with Louboutin’s iconic silhouettes, the collection mirrors the designers’ ongoing creative exchange.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
The problems have been depth and goaltending, and this ironically mirrors Babcock's situation in Toronto.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
The upcoming vote also mirrors a separate fight across the state line in Missouri.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mirrors
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Remy Loet, the restaurant's sommelier, sets out wine glasses on a table before the start of dinner service at Aria on June 5, 2026.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
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Jump to a few years later, and most Springfieldians are now attached to their virtual reality glasses, living their lives through digital lenses 24/7.—
Dan Snierson,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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Beyond storytelling, the move reflects Sebago’s ambitions for the American market.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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Why China is part of the conversation The initiative also reflects growing concern in Washington over global battery supply chains.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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“Mirrors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mirrors. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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