How many times a day do you look at yourself in the mirror?
Source: tatoeba (1889)
Mirror
/ˈmɪɹ.ɐ/
Synonyms for "mirror" (239 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (48)
acmeact likeadumbrateaffectantetypeantitypeapeapotheosisappear likeapproachapproximatearchetypeassumebe likebe redolent ofbear resemblancebeau idealbest typebiotypebody forth
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borrowbring to mindcall to mindcall upcheval glasschorusclassicclassic examplecome closecome nearcomparecompare withconcave mirrorconvex mirrorcopycorrespondcounterfeitcrib
Verb(3 words)
Noun(7 words)
Strong matches (72)
Related words (119)
man of menmasterpiecemasterworkmatchmimicmirror imagemodelnearnearly reproducenonpareilnot tell apartoriginalparadigmparagonparallelpartake ofpatternpattern of perfectionpersonalizepersonate
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personifypicturepier glassplagiarizeprecedentprefigurepretypifyprojectprototypequintessencerealizerear-view mirrorreechoreflectreflectionreflectorremind one ofrepeatreplicationrepresentrepresentationrepresentativereproducereproductionresemblereverserulesavor ofseeing glassseemseem likesend backshadowshadow forthshaving mirrorshining examplesimulatesmack ofsound likespeculumstack upstack up withstandardsuggestsymbolizetake aftertypetype speciestype specimentypifyurtextvery modelwindow mirror
Noun(34 words)
matchmiramirror imagemodelmodel formopticoptics mirrorparallelparallelingparallellingpattern a designpattern afterpattern after classicspattern conceptpattern matchedpattern taskpattern templatepatterning guidepatterning techniquepatterning worksheet
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photocopiesreflectreflected imagereflectingreflecting surfacereflectionreflectorsreplicasreplicatereplicate readingsreplicate resultreproducesimulatetrace a pattern
Verb(10 words)
mimickedparallelledrecapitulatesreciprocatingreflect communal valuesreflectedreflectsresembledresemblesresembling
Adjective(2 words)
outward bulge mirrorpatterned routine
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: acme, act like, adumbrate, affect, antetype.
- Sentence evidence is available for mirror, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "mirror".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "mirror"
Keep "mirror" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "mirror" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "mirror", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "mirror" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
16 entriesactionapparatusdepictingdepictiondeviceimageimitative actioninstrumentportrayalportrayingreflectreflective actionreflectorrepresentationreverberateverb
More specific
16 entriesCollocations
11 entriesbathroom mirrorhand mirrormirror datamirror effectmirror imagemirror modelmirror progressmirror resultsmirror surfaceplane mirrorrearview mirror
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
2 entriesmirror imagemirrorlike
Sample sentences
18 total sentences available.
Hasn't he looked at himself in a mirror?
Source: tatoeba (18922)
Don't break a mirror.
Source: tatoeba (18923)
A mirror reflects light.
Source: tatoeba (18924)
Showing 4 of 18 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "mirror"?
Closest matches include acme, act like, adumbrate, affect, antetype.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "mirror"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.