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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
In 2018, Medina became a co-author in the description of the Mashpi glass frog, an achievement any young biologist could scarcely hope for.
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Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Screens should get a gentle rinse at the same time since dirty screens transfer grime right back onto clean glass.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Duke started the game shooting 15-for-26 from the field and doubled-up the Huskies on the glass, 22-11, as its lead swelled to 19 for the first time with five minutes left in the first half.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
Mark is wearing trendy glasses with thicker frames that earn an instant compliment from the waiter.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
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Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Screens should get a gentle rinse at the same time since dirty screens transfer grime right back onto clean glass.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Duke started the game shooting 15-for-26 from the field and doubled-up the Huskies on the glass, 22-11, as its lead swelled to 19 for the first time with five minutes left in the first half.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
Mark is wearing trendy glasses with thicker frames that earn an instant compliment from the waiter.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glass
Noun
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The dark ride will pass through haunted hallways, magical dressing rooms and backstage chaos as riders dodge cannon balls, avoid shattered mirrors and escape a fiery boiler room.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
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However, some purists believe that glass mirrors reflect light significantly better.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Trump supporters say the protests are spectacles of no real consequence.—
Staff And Wire Reports,
Daily News,
28 Mar. 2026
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My lack of Portuguese comprehension skills can’t stop me from enjoying these spectacles of audiovisual harmony.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Glass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glass. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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