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

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Additionally, features like dynamic brightness adjustment and anti-glare coatings optimize visual comfort, reducing headaches and distractions during extended sessions. George Toh, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 Plus, the lenses are scratch-resistant and anti-glare, a must when scouting sunny streets or beaches. Love a great deal? Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2025 Protective and special coatings like anti-glare on TV screens and computer monitors can be worn down and damaged. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 June 2025 The multi-layer screen features anti-glare protection as well as a scratch-proof outer later. Kayleigh Drake, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025 But for the next five years, MacBooks' high-resolution panels were, at times, plagued by anti-glare coatings that could ruin screens well before their time was up. Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 10 June 2025 The screen has a matte anti-glare surface instead of a shiny screen and is available in Silver or Space Gray finishes. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025 The graphics are unmatched, the premium anti-glare screen is worth the upgrade, and the loading times and 90Hz refresh rate exceeded my expectations. Sarah Boyd, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025 This display treatment is an industry first on a laptop, and according to Acer's testing, cuts down on reflections by as much as 95% compared with other anti-glare glass alternatives. Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 16 May 2025

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 8 Jul. 2025.

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