glass

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as in sunglasses
glasses plural a pair of lenses set in a frame that is held in place with ear supports and which are usually worn to correct vision I'm a little nearsighted, so I'm going to need glasses

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as in mirror
a smooth or polished surface that forms images by reflection the vain princess spent hours admiring the reflection in her glass

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Recent Examples of glass For example, traditional glass thermometers have been replaced with more precise digital sensors, according to the Historical Climatology Network, warranting adjustments to accurately compare readings between the two instruments. Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2025 Access is gained by sliding glass doors, with the living room on the right. Adam Williams, New Atlas, 25 Feb. 2025 Focus on the glass balls, pass off the plastic balls and let the rubber balls bounce. Jay Gauthier Jr., Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025 Innovative architecture: The main building features curved glass panels, some of which function as sliding doors, allowing for a seamless indoor and outdoor flow. David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for glass

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“Glass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glass. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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