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
The Declaration of Independence appeared on highball glasses, tea towels and collectible plates.
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Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
During the excavation, archaeologists uncovered stone foundations, teacups, drinking glasses and evidence of the distillery's copper stills and boilers, which helped researchers reconstruct how the massive operation functioned.
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Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Whereas the sights and sounds of South End lean toward bar crowds and joggers traversing the Rail Trail, SouthPark is more about catching a whiff of Le Labo and seeing couples settle in at a corner table with glasses of Cabernet and small plates.
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Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
Some research groups have converged on lightweight wearable capture, with Meta's Project Aria glasses being one example of systems being used for collecting first-person human demonstrations.
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Rushil Agarwal,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The Alston An All-American Date Night special offered Friday through Sunday includes two 8-ounce filets, mashed potatoes, a four-piece shrimp cocktail, Caesar salad to share and two glasses of red wine ($250).
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Samantha Nelson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Serve them in glasses for a more impressive presentation or display them on a platter for more casual gatherings.
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Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
OpenAI is also working on a smart lamp and smart glasses, but those products won't be ready until at least 2028, as per The Information.
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Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
28 June 2026
Meta announced its new set of smart glasses priced at $299, undercutting some of its earlier models as the company pushes to bring wearables to a broader audience.
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Justina Lee,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
During the excavation, archaeologists uncovered stone foundations, teacups, drinking glasses and evidence of the distillery's copper stills and boilers, which helped researchers reconstruct how the massive operation functioned.
—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Whereas the sights and sounds of South End lean toward bar crowds and joggers traversing the Rail Trail, SouthPark is more about catching a whiff of Le Labo and seeing couples settle in at a corner table with glasses of Cabernet and small plates.
—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
Some research groups have converged on lightweight wearable capture, with Meta's Project Aria glasses being one example of systems being used for collecting first-person human demonstrations.
—
Rushil Agarwal,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The Alston An All-American Date Night special offered Friday through Sunday includes two 8-ounce filets, mashed potatoes, a four-piece shrimp cocktail, Caesar salad to share and two glasses of red wine ($250).
—
Samantha Nelson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Serve them in glasses for a more impressive presentation or display them on a platter for more casual gatherings.
—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
OpenAI is also working on a smart lamp and smart glasses, but those products won't be ready until at least 2028, as per The Information.
—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
28 June 2026
Meta announced its new set of smart glasses priced at $299, undercutting some of its earlier models as the company pushes to bring wearables to a broader audience.
—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glasses
spectacles
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Beyond manufacturing, The Yard includes a design studio, a bespoke consultation room for custom frame commissions, a training academy for opticians and makers, and a growing archive of historic spectacles spanning more than two centuries.
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According to Blair, originality, practical filmmaking and emerging voices matter more than franchises and giant visual effects spectacles.
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“Glasses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glasses. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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