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 The screen otherwise has everything gamers want, including a 240Hz refresh rate and an anti-glare surface. PCMAG, 19 June 2024 On a global scale, the brand’s PH Artichoke lamp, a futuristic chandelier with an anti-glare system fashioned in an organic array of industrial petals, is one of the most recognizable lamps in the world. Sofia Celeste, WWD, 13 June 2024 The base display is decent, with an effective anti-glare coating that helps offset the limited peak brightness. Mark Knapp, PCMAG, 10 June 2024 If this isn’t easily avoidable, McCormick said to buy anti-glare UV protection film. Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2024 An anti-glare screen coating improves readability, even under fluorescent lights and other high-reflection environments. Brian Westover, PCMAG, 4 June 2024 While shoppers should consider a variety of factors when purchasing an outdoor TV like portability and anti-glare options, the IP rating is a helpful way to ensure that products are prepared for the great outdoors. Mason Leib, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2024 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

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Word History

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

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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 26 Jul. 2024.

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