anti-glare

adjective

an·​ti-glare ˌan-tē-ˈgler How to pronounce anti-glare (audio)
ˌan-tī-
variants or less commonly antiglare
: reducing or preventing glare
anti-glare glass
an anti-glare coating

Examples of anti-glare in a Sentence

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Kindle Paperwhite $160 $130 at Amazon The anti-glare e-reader is a great companion for vacations. Clara McMahon, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024 The 16-inch matte display delivers punchy color despite its anti-glare coating, and the keyboard, while being a bit mushy, is still comfortable to type on. PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024 The 39mm watch is highly wearable and boasts a domed sapphire crystal with anti-glare treatment. Roberta Naas, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024 Inner Reflection Samsung’s new anti-glare screen technology is the S95D’s most exclusive feature and works phenomenally well compared to other such options. Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 24 May 2024 The Samsung 55-Inch Class Neo QLED 4K Smart TV is discounted to $898 at Walmart and offers bright, colorful picture quality, surround audio that can be hooked up to a sound bar, anti-glare tech, and a sleek, simple design that shoppers love. Shea Simmons, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024 Its matte black frame holds a 15.6-inch anti-glare IPS panel with a native resolution of 1080p (1,920 by 1,080 pixels), also known as full HD or FHD. PCMAG, 17 Sep. 2024 They're made by partnering company Camera Butter, and feature Gorilla Glass which is nano-coated on both sides with anti-scratch, anti-smudge and anti-glare coatings. Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 31 July 2024 Despite its matte, anti-glare finish, the panel can get pretty bright—and, best of all, the colors are rich and alluring. PCMAG, 25 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anti-glare was in 1894

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“Anti-glare.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-glare. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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