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mirrors

NOUN

glass that reflects image

Synonyms

STRONG

reflector speculum

WEAK

cheval glass gaper hand glass imager looking glass pier glass polished metal seeing glass

VERB

copy, reflect

Synonyms

STRONGEST

depict echo embody epitomize exemplify follow illustrate imitate mimic personify represent symbolize typify

STRONG

double emulate glass image show simulate

WEAK

act like make like take off

Example Sentences

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The surge of development here mirrors a data center gold rush across Texas over the past year that is outpacing the speed of regulation.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

A new study published in Current Biology found that octopuses can learn to use mirrors to locate food hidden from direct view, demonstrating sophisticated spatial thinking.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Indexes are not static mirrors reflecting financial markets with perfect objectivity.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

When they film themselves preening on their phones, with the images projected onto the giant mirrors, Claire and Solange use filters that turn their sallow, pinched faces into plump-lipped, high-cheekboned ones that suggest Kim Kardashian.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

No mirrors, no one to ask but Georgie, who couldn’t be trusted to give an honest answer.

From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn