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mirror

/ˈmɘ.ɹɘ/noun

A piece of glass with a shiny backing that reflects light, showing you an image of whatever is in front of it.

Example sentences

  • “She checked her hair in the mirror before leaving the house.”
  • “A large mirror makes a small room look much bigger.”

The verb is common in formal writing: results that mirror earlier findings.

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