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

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Using a Magic Eraser on something like paint will only have an aesthetic impact, but the anti-glare coating on your screen is a different story. Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2025 Aspects worth noting are the anti-glare screen surface that is preferable to a shiny finish, although the saturation of colors on any matte screen will be slightly lower that with a shiny finish. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025 The screen’s anti-glare finish doesn’t help much, either, as ambient light further obscures shadow details in these shots. PCMAG, 28 Jan. 2025 The first anti-glare glasses, originally with green glass blocking ultraviolet radiation (UV) rays, were Ray-Bans, patented in 1939 as Aviators for the US Army Air Corps. Margaret Maynard, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025 Its bright panel features an anti-glare matte finish, another important factor for outdoor visibility. Will Greenwald, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025 Samsung’s The Frame can easily pass for home decor, thanks to an anti-glare matte OLED screen that displays artwork as well as photos when idle. Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 3 Jan. 2025 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

Word History

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

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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 13 Mar. 2025.

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