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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
Bradwell had commemorated his onboarding by requesting a cube from Claudius—not of tungsten but of bevelled glass.
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Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
The ubiquitous use of Corning glass for all the displays and buttons is also a hallmark of the Luce’s interior, showcased significantly in the central console.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2026
Finally achieve that picture-worthy spice rack with a set of 24 glass spice jars, including pre-printed labels, for $30.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
Spacious stand-alone suites have inviting daybeds by floor-to-ceiling glass walls, which open out to private pools.
—Juliet Kinsman, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
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Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
The ubiquitous use of Corning glass for all the displays and buttons is also a hallmark of the Luce’s interior, showcased significantly in the central console.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2026
Finally achieve that picture-worthy spice rack with a set of 24 glass spice jars, including pre-printed labels, for $30.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
Spacious stand-alone suites have inviting daybeds by floor-to-ceiling glass walls, which open out to private pools.
—Juliet Kinsman, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glass
Noun
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That’s reflected in the cover art, which uses 1970s-style typography and features the image of a dagger slicing through a mirror ball, drawing blood from the disco totem.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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In a twist underscoring shifting alliances in Tallahassee, the House plan mirrors and even expands guardrails Senate Democrats unsuccessfully sought to add to the Senate’s bill to renew the fund through 2027.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Super Bowl halftime show has evolved from being a showcase for local marching bands into one of the biggest spectacles in entertainment.—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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The outdoor stadium setting in Saudi Arabia also promises a visually impressive backdrop for what’s already one of wrestling’s most unpredictable spectacles.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Glass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glass. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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