Mirror
noun
A piece of glass that reflects light so you can see yourself.
She looked at herself in the mirror
Often appears as...
- bathroom mirror
- vanity mirror
verb
To reflect something.
The skyscraper mirrored the sky, making it seem even taller
Often appears as...
- mirror image
- mirror reflection
noun
Something that gives a true representation.
Her painting of the city is a mirror of life in the 1980s
Often appears as...
- mirror image
- mirror effect
verb
To show a reflection of.
The lake mirrored the mountains around it
Often appears as...
- mirror image
- mirror reflection
verb
To imitate or copy something.
The little girl mirrored her mother's actions
Often appears as...
- mirror someone's actions
- mirror someone's behavior
noun
A piece of glass that reflects light so you can see yourself.
She looked at herself in the mirror
Often appears as...
- bathroom mirror
- vanity mirror
verb
To reflect something.
The skyscraper mirrored the sky, making it seem even taller
Often appears as...
- mirror image
- mirror reflection
noun
Something that gives a true representation.
Her painting of the city is a mirror of life in the 1980s
Often appears as...
- mirror image
- mirror effect
verb
To show a reflection of.
The lake mirrored the mountains around it
Often appears as...
- mirror image
- mirror reflection
verb
To imitate or copy something.
The little girl mirrored her mother's actions
Often appears as...
- mirror someone's actions
- mirror someone's behavior
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Object
Used to refer to the actual mirror you can touch, often found in homes and vehicles.
He hung a framed mirror on the wall.
Pro Tip 2/3Self Reflection
Commonly used when discussing activities related to looking at oneself, physically or introspectively.
The mirror often signifies self-analysis or vanity in literature.
Pro Tip 3/3Descriptive Adjunct
Used with other nouns to describe things that serve a similar function to mirrors.
The calm pond served as a natural mirror in the forest.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Object
Used to refer to the actual mirror you can touch, often found in homes and vehicles.
He hung a framed mirror on the wall.
Pro Tip 2/3Self Reflection
Commonly used when discussing activities related to looking at oneself, physically or introspectively.
The mirror often signifies self-analysis or vanity in literature.
Pro Tip 3/3Descriptive Adjunct
Used with other nouns to describe things that serve a similar function to mirrors.
The calm pond served as a natural mirror in the forest.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Object
Used to refer to the actual mirror you can touch, often found in homes and vehicles.
He hung a framed mirror on the wall.
Pro Tip 2/3Self Reflection
Commonly used when discussing activities related to looking at oneself, physically or introspectively.
The mirror often signifies self-analysis or vanity in literature.
Pro Tip 3/3Descriptive Adjunct
Used with other nouns to describe things that serve a similar function to mirrors.
The calm pond served as a natural mirror in the forest.
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Why elephants never...
When we consider all this evidence, along with the fact that elephants are one of the few species who can recognize themselves in a mirror, it's hard to escape the conclusion that they are conscious, intelligent, and emotional beings. Unfortunately, humanity's treatment of elephants does not reflect this,
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Rick Guidotti: From...
on the same set, in my studio. I'm thinking well, I have to be so careful with her — no, out of respect for this gorgeous kid, I'm going to photograph her like I would anybody else. So the fan went on, the music went on, and I grabbed a mirror that was next to the set, and I held it up to her, and I said
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Would you opt for a life...
a world of happiness that's not based in reality. This love triangle is an extreme example, but it mirrors many of the decisions we make in day to day life. So whether you're making a choice for Betsy or for yourself, why might you feel reality should be a factor?
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Why is yawning...
because of a special set of neurons known as mirror neurons. Mirror neurons are a type of brain cell that responds equally when we perform an action as when we see someone else perform the same action. These neurons are important for learning and self-awareness.
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Why are human bodies...
and we usually associate it with a perfectly shaped leaf, or a butterfly with intricate patterns mirrored on each wing. But it turns out that asymmetry is pretty important, too, and more common than you might think, from crabs with one giant pincer claw
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Why is this painting so...
But the painting obscures their struggle to provide food for their household. Even the monarch's advanced age is concealed through the blurring of the mirror. What we do see in the geometric center of the canvas,
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The secrets of Mozart’s...
without question. The second chord is C minor, a sour sonority that mirrors Tamino's sadness and doubt in the middle of the opera. That's when his world and notions of good and evil get turned on their heads.
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The Man Behind a...
there in some ways it's mirrors it's a miniaturization of real life when I'm creating my scenes and all that because this period took care of details and making sure everything's in its place
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Budgie Talks To Owner To...
third was cherished pet is equally playful the common parakeet better known as the budgerigar is hardwired to seek out company a mirror provides a temporary companion he doesn't see it as
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How to rebuild the world...
to hold up a mirror to our modern society and explore all of the behind the scenes fundamentals of how our world works and how we progressed through history so imagine that we do find
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Why elephants never...
When we consider all this evidence, along with the fact that elephants are one of the few species who can recognize themselves in a mirror, it's hard to escape the conclusion that they are conscious, intelligent, and emotional beings. Unfortunately, humanity's treatment of elephants does not reflect this,
Video examples
Rick Guidotti: From...
on the same set, in my studio. I'm thinking well, I have to be so careful with her — no, out of respect for this gorgeous kid, I'm going to photograph her like I would anybody else. So the fan went on, the music went on, and I grabbed a mirror that was next to the set, and I held it up to her, and I said
Video examples
Would you opt for a life...
a world of happiness that's not based in reality. This love triangle is an extreme example, but it mirrors many of the decisions we make in day to day life. So whether you're making a choice for Betsy or for yourself, why might you feel reality should be a factor?
Video examples
Why is yawning...
because of a special set of neurons known as mirror neurons. Mirror neurons are a type of brain cell that responds equally when we perform an action as when we see someone else perform the same action. These neurons are important for learning and self-awareness.
Video examples
Why are human bodies...
and we usually associate it with a perfectly shaped leaf, or a butterfly with intricate patterns mirrored on each wing. But it turns out that asymmetry is pretty important, too, and more common than you might think, from crabs with one giant pincer claw
Video examples
Why is this painting so...
But the painting obscures their struggle to provide food for their household. Even the monarch's advanced age is concealed through the blurring of the mirror. What we do see in the geometric center of the canvas,
Video examples
The secrets of Mozart’s...
without question. The second chord is C minor, a sour sonority that mirrors Tamino's sadness and doubt in the middle of the opera. That's when his world and notions of good and evil get turned on their heads.
Video examples
The Man Behind a...
there in some ways it's mirrors it's a miniaturization of real life when I'm creating my scenes and all that because this period took care of details and making sure everything's in its place
Video examples
Budgie Talks To Owner To...
third was cherished pet is equally playful the common parakeet better known as the budgerigar is hardwired to seek out company a mirror provides a temporary companion he doesn't see it as
Video examples
How to rebuild the world...
to hold up a mirror to our modern society and explore all of the behind the scenes fundamentals of how our world works and how we progressed through history so imagine that we do find
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Steve Jobs
American Businessman
For the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: 'If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?' And whenever the answer has been 'No' for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something.
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Steven Wright
American Comedian
I don't feel that I'm explaining the world or teaching people anything. And I'm not trying to be a mirror, showing them what's really going on the world. All I'm trying to do is think of stuff that's funny, just like when I'm kidding around with my friends.
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Alice Walker
American Author
In my work and in myself I reflect black people, women and men, as I reflect others. One day even the most self-protective ones will look into the mirror I provide and not be afraid.
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Venus Williams
American Tennis Player
I don't think anyone wants to look in the mirror and say, 'I'm anti-woman.' They don't see themselves that way, and you can't treat them that way. But you have to tell the truth.
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Jimi Hendrix
American Musician
I used to live in a room full of mirrors; all I could see was me. I take my spirit and I crash my mirrors, now the whole world is here for me to see.
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Rodney Dangerfield
American Comedian
I'm at the age where food has taken the place of sex in my life. In fact, I've just had a mirror put over my kitchen table.
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Bette Davis
American Actress
Good actors I've worked with all started out making faces in a mirror, and you keep making faces all your life.
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Yoko Ono
American Artist
Smile in the mirror. Do that every morning and you'll start to see a big difference in your life.
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Jennifer Lopez
American Musician
You mirror what the world mirrors to you.
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Henry Miller
American Author
The world is the mirror of myself dying.
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Steve Jobs
American Businessman
For the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: 'If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?' And whenever the answer has been 'No' for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something.
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Steven Wright
American Comedian
I don't feel that I'm explaining the world or teaching people anything. And I'm not trying to be a mirror, showing them what's really going on the world. All I'm trying to do is think of stuff that's funny, just like when I'm kidding around with my friends.
Quote examples
Alice Walker
American Author
In my work and in myself I reflect black people, women and men, as I reflect others. One day even the most self-protective ones will look into the mirror I provide and not be afraid.
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Venus Williams
American Tennis Player
I don't think anyone wants to look in the mirror and say, 'I'm anti-woman.' They don't see themselves that way, and you can't treat them that way. But you have to tell the truth.
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Jimi Hendrix
American Musician
I used to live in a room full of mirrors; all I could see was me. I take my spirit and I crash my mirrors, now the whole world is here for me to see.
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Rodney Dangerfield
American Comedian
I'm at the age where food has taken the place of sex in my life. In fact, I've just had a mirror put over my kitchen table.
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Bette Davis
American Actress
Good actors I've worked with all started out making faces in a mirror, and you keep making faces all your life.
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Yoko Ono
American Artist
Smile in the mirror. Do that every morning and you'll start to see a big difference in your life.
Quote examples
Jennifer Lopez
American Musician
You mirror what the world mirrors to you.
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Henry Miller
American Author
The world is the mirror of myself dying.
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