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noun

ˈmir-ər

Definition of mirror

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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verb

as in to reflect

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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While underhanded lenders will go after anyone who can fog a mirror, seniors should be especially careful, the report says. — Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026 The case in Brazil mirrors precedents in Europe where the state apparatus also intervened. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026

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In a lot of ways, the song mirrors the historic success Karol has harnessed so far on the Tropitour. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026 In many respects, this has come to mirror the studio system, where a narrow group of power players controlled the majority of wealth and viewers. — William Daddi, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mirror

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Meta also plans to add it to Ray-Ban smart glasses and sell devices, such as a Tamagotchi-style device called Muse Charm and another device for connecting home devices.

— Marty Swant, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
The redesign features limestone, natural stone, wood and onyx, along with a glass facade inspired by the Pacific Ocean.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026

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Hackett said adjusting investments to reflect personal financial goals, changes in risk tolerance, or shifting income needs are good reasons to make changes.

— Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
As an avid Halloween fan who loves donning costumes, she was forced to reflect on her own consumption and waste.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026

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