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
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Illuminated, circular mirrors at each director’s chair station feel like a personal portal into your unique transformation.
—Brianna J. Heath, Essence, 27 Oct. 2025
Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
The film also delves into the plight of Oscar Slater, another victim of judicial injustice, as Doyle applies his investigative prowess to real-world cases that mirror his fictional detective’s adventures.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Overall, the spooky season spending shift mirrors broader holiday shopping behavior.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Illuminated, circular mirrors at each director’s chair station feel like a personal portal into your unique transformation.
—Brianna J. Heath, Essence, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
Companies can mirror this approach.
—Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
The film also delves into the plight of Oscar Slater, another victim of judicial injustice, as Doyle applies his investigative prowess to real-world cases that mirror his fictional detective’s adventures.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mirror
Noun
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Use the bottom of a heavy glass or measuring cup to smash carrots, without breaking them, to about 1/2-inch thickness.—
Madalyn Bendgen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
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Golden artisanal glass tiles also will embellish the exterior, echoing the grandeur and elegance of the Forbidden City’s imperial past, according to the brand.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Passmore reflects on Shakur’s life and considers how her story highlights the broader struggles and resilience of Black activists whose work is marginalized in mainstream histories.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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During a June 2025 interview with The New York Times Magazine announcing her retirement, Copeland reflected on her impact as the changing face of elite ballet.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Mirror.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mirror. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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