as in reflecting
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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Recent Examples of mirroring
Instead, incorporate key elements of the architectural style into your outdoor design by mirroring its features in the colors, textures, and flourishes of hardscaping and furniture.
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Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Neighbors received an alert and had 45 minutes to gather essentials and get out, mirroring real conditions.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Crucially, though, Coventry were more clinical, again mirroring a season-wide trend with Lampard’s side boasting a 35 per cent conversion rate from shots inside the six-yard box, 55 per cent on target.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Rights groups have sounded the alarm, warning that Israel’s military offensive is mirroring tactics used in Gaza – from heavy strikes on critical infrastructure and healthcare facilities, to the targeting of journalists and psychological warfare.
—Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Johnson is consistent in mirroring the release from his pedal and rarely labors when transitioning with route breaks.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Someone is mirroring your energy, Sagittarius.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Each episode will end with a cliffhanger, mirroring the instalments of Conan Soyle book.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Charlotte's second-ever royal tour saw the toddler mirroring her mom's wardrobe in pink and purple pastels.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Neighbors received an alert and had 45 minutes to gather essentials and get out, mirroring real conditions.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Crucially, though, Coventry were more clinical, again mirroring a season-wide trend with Lampard’s side boasting a 35 per cent conversion rate from shots inside the six-yard box, 55 per cent on target.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Rights groups have sounded the alarm, warning that Israel’s military offensive is mirroring tactics used in Gaza – from heavy strikes on critical infrastructure and healthcare facilities, to the targeting of journalists and psychological warfare.
—Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Johnson is consistent in mirroring the release from his pedal and rarely labors when transitioning with route breaks.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Someone is mirroring your energy, Sagittarius.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Each episode will end with a cliffhanger, mirroring the instalments of Conan Soyle book.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Charlotte's second-ever royal tour saw the toddler mirroring her mom's wardrobe in pink and purple pastels.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mirroring
reflecting
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However, the Estée Lauder color brand declined 25 percent, reflecting a tough comparison base compared to the same time last year.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Malloy notes that the practice has expanded its reach through telehealth while also introducing in-person services in response to patient preferences, reflecting an adaptive, hybrid model.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Mirroring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mirroring. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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