: something that has its parts reversely arranged in comparison with another similar thing or that is reversed with reference to an intervening axis or plane
The left side of the building is a mirror image of the right. looking at the idealistic intern, the elderly physician could not help but see the mirror image of himself 40 years earlier
Recent Examples on the WebAtlanta finally passed the New York Mets — then the Braves ran into their mirror image from the American League. Noah Trister, ajc, 12 Sep. 2022 And not only has the Valley become less politically conservative, our demographics are beginning to look more like a mirror image of Los Angeles.Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2022 Whatever his motives, Mr. Durham’s investigation has demonstrably functioned as a kind of fun-house mirror image of aspects of the work of Robert S. Mueller III, the special counsel in the Russia investigation.New York Times, 1 June 2022 Bass’ voters are nearly a mirror image, with nearly half disapproving of the police department’s work, almost 4 in 10 voicing no opinion and about 3 in 10 approving.Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2022 While Oblivion is a mirror image of Obsidian, it's revealed that Reginald built the hotel. Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 June 2022 Particle by particle, a mirror world would be just that—a mirror image of our own. Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics, 1 June 2022 When Anthony Albanese attends the Quad summit in Tokyo on Tuesday, the newly sworn-in Australian prime minister will meet an American president in many ways his mirror image. Michael E. Miller, Washington Post, 22 May 2022 Because there is no negative, a tintype is a reversed or mirror image of the subject. Pat Mcdonogh, The Courier-Journal, 16 Feb. 2022 See More