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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

What is happening at Rochester mirrors a broader reckoning happening across churches, cathedrals and the Church of England.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

The fight playing out in Alaska’s capital mirrors those across America, where demand for housing is running up against limited supply.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 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.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

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

Reflected behind you there is a man in a bowler hat, though he appears in some mirrors and not in others.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern