anti-glare

adjective

an·​ti-glare ˌan-tē-ˈgler How to pronounce anti-glare (audio)
ˌan-tī-
variants or less commonly antiglare
: reducing or preventing glare
anti-glare glass
an anti-glare coating

Examples of anti-glare in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Additionally, the lenses feature an anti-glare treatment that reduces up to 70% of reflections at wavelengths where the eyes are most sensitive. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 19 Mar. 2024 Opting for blue-light-filtering or anti-glare glasses and putting some space between you and your computer (ideally two feet), can also ease the intensity, per Dr. Tzikas. Julia Sullivan, SELF, 14 Mar. 2024 The glasses are made of stainless steel, come in multiple colorways, and have an anti-glare coating. Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2023 The shades feature an adjustable strap that is compatible with all helmets, plus an anti-glare and anti-fog coating. Tim Chan, Variety, 19 Oct. 2023 Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge In terms of technical specs, the Surface Hub 3 has a high-res 4K PixelSense display, along with an anti-glare coating. Emma Roth, The Verge, 21 Sep. 2023 The crisp, anti-glare display is readable in the dark or bright sunlight, while the waterproof design holds up for a full hour underwater. Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2023 Today’s steep discount at Amazon brings the anti-glare nanotexture glass version down to the standard glass price. Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge, 29 Mar. 2023 And speaking of screens, this comes equipped with an anti-glare IPS screen rather than a TN panel, which should be great for colors and viewing angles. Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 2 Mar. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anti-glare was in 1894

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“Anti-glare.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-glare. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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