mirror
noun
a reflecting surface, originally of polished metal but now usually of glass with a silvery, metallic, or amalgam backing.
mirrors
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pluralof mirror.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof mirror (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
mirrornouna reflecting surface, originally of polished metal but now usually of glass with a silvery, metallic, or amalgam backing.
Example Sentences
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"What we're seeing is a gradual shift in blood chemistry that mirrors the rise in atmospheric carbon dioxide, which is driving climate change," A/Prof Larcombe said.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 15, 2026
The trend mirrors changes seen in many parts of the world.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
It’s how your body moves, whether or not you’re a professional dancer looking into a wall of mirrors or just a woman passing her reflection on her way out the door.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
The near flip-of-a-coin chance of being left empty-handed on liability and medical claims, and the yearslong trend toward relatively fewer payouts, mirrors what’s happening to homeowners and their insurance coverage, the Journal previously reported.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
He spends a great deal of time regarding reflections in mirrors.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
