Definition of glassnext
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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 Norway's government wants to get a handle on both the promise and peril of AI glasses, and is proposing that parliament enact a temporary ban on them in some places. — ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026 Modern replacement windows may feature insulated glass, durable frames and thermal components designed to help maintain more comfortable indoor temperatures and reduce heat transfer. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026 The second book titled, Arthur's Eyes, featured Arthur getting a new pair of glasses. — Ashley Montgomery, NPR, 5 Oct. 2026 California’s governor last week vetoed legislation that would have penalized the use of smart glasses to record people without their permission in places like changing rooms, doctor’s offices and other spaces people generally consider private. — Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for glass
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Noun
  • At best, these robot spectacles are funny or wildly optimistic about technology.
    — Shane O’Neill, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026
  • There’s an almost comically blasé way in which the performers — who are used to such spectacles — go about their work an hour before thousands of audience members will gasp and clap at the same tricks.
    — Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Trump’s sinking support in California mirrors a national decline in the president’s approval, even among Republicans.
    — Ben Wieder, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The film is mirror to society, only the reflection exists in a scary and fantastical world.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026

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“Glass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glass. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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