as in sunglasses
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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Recent Examples of glasses
Or is she put off by my braces, my glasses or my height disadvantage?
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Marcus Ryle, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Just before serving, stir in the sparkling water for a refreshing fizz then pour into glasses over ice and garnish with lemon slices, fresh mint and/or rosemary sprigs.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Contact lenses had replaced my glasses — plus the height advantage was now mine.
—Marcus Ryle, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
When serving, fill individual highball glasses with ice.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The smart glasses have already reportedly led to a college football spy scandal, and reviews describe the LED light indicating the camera is on as a gentle white light that’s easily overlooked in broad daylight.
—Lindsey Choo, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Off-the-shelf smart glasses equipped with a camera, in the case of I-XRAY a pair of Meta Ray Bans 2 were used.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Strain and serve in couple glasses, individually garnished with a thin slice of apple.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Key Background Meta has faced backlash for the discreet camera on its smart glasses, which critics have said could enable bad actors to do more harm.
—Lindsey Choo, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Marcus Ryle, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Just before serving, stir in the sparkling water for a refreshing fizz then pour into glasses over ice and garnish with lemon slices, fresh mint and/or rosemary sprigs.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Contact lenses had replaced my glasses — plus the height advantage was now mine.
—Marcus Ryle, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
When serving, fill individual highball glasses with ice.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The smart glasses have already reportedly led to a college football spy scandal, and reviews describe the LED light indicating the camera is on as a gentle white light that’s easily overlooked in broad daylight.
—Lindsey Choo, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Off-the-shelf smart glasses equipped with a camera, in the case of I-XRAY a pair of Meta Ray Bans 2 were used.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Strain and serve in couple glasses, individually garnished with a thin slice of apple.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Key Background Meta has faced backlash for the discreet camera on its smart glasses, which critics have said could enable bad actors to do more harm.
—Lindsey Choo, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Glasses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glasses. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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