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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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PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025
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PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025
Related Articles With Gherardi’s vision, the company gained recognition for its bold designs, with unique shapes, vibrant colors, and unconventional materials — transforming the role of glasses from a purely functional item to a fashion statement.
—Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 20 Mar. 2025
The black piece of glass [holds up his cell phone] is the worst addiction.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2025
This event must be viewed through solar eclipse glasses, and solar filters must be used on cameras, binoculars and telescopes.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 7 Mar. 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 5 Apr. 2025.
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