You’re listening to Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for June 7.

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Today’s word is mirror, spelled m-i-r-r-o-r.

mirror /ˈmɪrə $ -ər/ ●○○ verb [transitive]

if one thing mirrors another, it is very similar to it and may seem to copy or represent it

Our newspaper aims to mirror the opinions of ordinary people.

Her on-screen romances seem to mirror her experiences in her private life.

Henry’s sad smile mirrored that of his son.

The economic recovery in Britain was mirrored in the US.

While most are likely to agree that yoga pants may not be the best expression of our professional selves, leaders may want to consider relaxing dress codes to more closely mirror what is actually necessary to perform well.

— Jan Dubauskas, Forbes, 12 May 2021

Hospitalization numbers mirror what Minnesota encountered during the second wave in December.

— Jeremy Olson, Star Tribune, 21 Apr. 2021

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With your word of the day, I’m Mohammad Golpayegani.

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