Thesaurus results for MIRRORS

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noun

plural of mirror

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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verb

present tense third-person singular of mirror

as in reflects

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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The interior features mid-century modern furniture, circular mirrors, and most notably, a spindly tree that grows up through the middle of the dining room. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Oct. 2026 What the procedure looks like The injection technique mirrors standard Botox, but the dose is bigger because the muscle is bigger. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2026 Embedded in the production of the show is the feeling of being trapped in a hall of mirrors; scenes are edited flagrantly, drowning the viewer in red herrings. — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026 There are the mirrors, of course, that line a wall at one end of the open-plan living area, adding dimension and reflecting the room and windows. — Sean Santiago, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026 The tightness of the race mirrors that of the state’s Senate race, where Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton are locked in an expensive fight. — Chantelle Lee, Time, 21 Oct. 2026 The complicated feelings surrounding Jose’s detainment mirrors the response in Staunton over the deportation of Ayuzo Sandoval during the 2025 holidays, which caught the attention of the governor. — Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 The researchers directed the pulses through an advanced Kirkpatrick–Baez (AKB) optical system consisting of two precision mirrors. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026 If Fielder is again playing a version of himself here, Holmes seems to be offering near infinite versions of herself up for examination, like a set of unblinking reflections in a hall of funhouse mirrors. — David MacK, CNN Money, 16 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 Under the new Repayment Assistance Plan, or RAP, borrowers face a 30-year repayment term that mirrors a traditional home mortgage. — Jessica Dickler,annie Nova, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 The state education commissioner would enforce the law, which mirrors a new federal policy being challenged in the courts. — Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 The optimistic view hinges on how much AI mirrors the smartphone boom, according to Jitesh Ubrani, who covers consumer tech for market research firm The International Data Corporation. — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026 This approach mirrors the strategy Beijing successfully used to develop technologies such as electric vehicles and solar energy. — Scott Singer, Foreign Affairs, 12 Oct. 2026 Opposite the magnificent eighteenth-century Grand Théatre, the 150-room Regent Grand perfectly mirrors the aristocratic elegance of this lovely city, thanks to the exquisite interiors of designer Jacques Garcia. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Oct. 2026 The series ultimately mirrors the journey of a human family with that of a giant squid family. — William Earl, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026 The sports authority, a quasi-public agency, mirrors the Chiefs’ current setup in Jackson County and would serve as the team’s landlord in Kansas. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026

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Noun

The new version is much more advanced, using technology to overlay images on the real world through a glasses-like form factor, much smaller and lighter than VR headsets.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026
Meta has collaborated with Kylie Jenner and Ray-Ban to make their controversial AI glasses more aesthetically pleasing, and real robots are closer than ever before to the world of fashion.

— Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026

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The project also reflects the increasing importance of reliable manufacturing capacity in industries that depend on sophisticated electronic, sensing and space-related technologies.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
This roster also reflects The District’s appeal to brands expanding selectively — with Adam Lippes, Pucci, Altuzarra and Maison Francis Kurkdjian choosing it for their Texas debuts, alongside Biologique Recherche’s sole Texas residence.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026

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