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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 Maryland fight mirrors a broader, high-stakes mid-decade redistricting war, with Democrats and Republicans maneuvering for new House seats from California to Texas as 2028 approaches. — David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Examples include coastal shell mirrors in a city home, Eiffel Tower lamps, or farmhouse signs. — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 26 Aug. 2026 The change mirrors recommendations in a disparity study that analyzed the program’s impact. — Jack Harvel august 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026 Both mirrors are kept cold, chilled to about 19 degrees Fahrenheit (-7 degrees Celsius), to prevent heat from the telescope itself from interfering with observations, according to NASA. — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026 The give and take between the institutionalist Ransom and the take-matters-into-your-own-hands Tom mirrors long-running debates in American society about law and order and justice. — David Faris, TheWeek, 21 Aug. 2026 In the middle of the warren of rooms was the star of the show, a set of 15 bronze mirrors by the French artist Claude Lalanne. — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026 Instead, an eclectic mix of African textiles, Japanese artworks, Turkish rugs, and British ceramics mirrors the round-the-world curiosities of the neighboring British Museum. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026 This surge mirrors James' impact on the Lakers in 2018, instantly making the Sixers the NBA's hottest draw. — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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Drawing on classic trial films and cartoon lore, director Dave Green crafts an underdog story that mirrors the movie’s own David-versus-Goliath journey from studio discard to theatrical release. — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Rodriguez said Uthmeier’s agenda mirrors that of DeSantis and doesn’t work on behalf of Floridians. — Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026 The ethereal dress, which featured a floral embellishment on one strap, fittingly mirrors the green and blue colors that are associated with Swift’s first album. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026 Zebra striping is the practice of alternating alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks throughout a night out, creating a pattern that mirrors the black and white stripes on a zebra. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 24 Aug. 2026 The worsening state of Russia’s financial sector mirrors its performance on the battlefield. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026 By many metrics, the park system today mirrors the stark lack of diversity that defined its inception. — Kimmie Gordon, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026 Hard Rock Stadium is now Formula 1’s annual principality while JPMorgan Chase’s expanding South Florida presence mirrors the region’s growing luxury-car economy. — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Cuomo spends a lot of the album chewing over a middle-aged indecisiveness that mirrors the journey of his fans, adding a drolly poignant tinge to a warmly familiar sound. — Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026

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On the exhibition side, Digion Cinema will show off an online cinema platform and AR smart glasses built for film viewing.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Another reported that eight children referred for eye care following vision screenings received no-cost exams and glasses, with families reporting improvements in their learning.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

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