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mirrors

  • plural
    of mirror.
    mirror
    noun
    a reflecting surface, originally of polished metal but now usually of glass with a silvery, metallic, or amalgam backing.
  • present tense form
    of mirror (3rd person singular).
    mirror
    noun
    a reflecting surface, originally of polished metal but now usually of glass with a silvery, metallic, or amalgam backing.

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Roman relies on an intricate arrangement of mirrors and optical components to collect light from distant cosmic objects and direct it toward its two scientific instruments.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026

"It mirrors the creator economy more broadly. The vast majority make little to nothing," she says.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

The issue there is that these futures contracts are underpinned by baskets of actual Treasurys, and the specific Treasury that the futures contract mirrors changes as bond yields move up and down.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

But men hidden behind two-way mirrors actually operated them.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

The trunk is in a tent, surrounded by rack after rack of vibrant costumes, props, and vanities with mirrors.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen