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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
Bradwell had commemorated his onboarding by requesting a cube from Claudius—not of tungsten but of bevelled glass.
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Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
The ubiquitous use of Corning glass for all the displays and buttons is also a hallmark of the Luce’s interior, showcased significantly in the central console.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2026
Finally achieve that picture-worthy spice rack with a set of 24 glass spice jars, including pre-printed labels, for $30.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
Spacious stand-alone suites have inviting daybeds by floor-to-ceiling glass walls, which open out to private pools.
—Juliet Kinsman, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
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Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
The ubiquitous use of Corning glass for all the displays and buttons is also a hallmark of the Luce’s interior, showcased significantly in the central console.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2026
Finally achieve that picture-worthy spice rack with a set of 24 glass spice jars, including pre-printed labels, for $30.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
Spacious stand-alone suites have inviting daybeds by floor-to-ceiling glass walls, which open out to private pools.
—Juliet Kinsman, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glass
Noun
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Winning the Lewis also is as familiar to Baffert as looking in the mirror and seeing white hair.—
Jay Posner,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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According to Savage, lamps, furniture, mirrors, framed art, planters, baskets, and storage bins are thrift store gold.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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The Super Bowl halftime show has evolved from being a showcase for local marching bands into one of the biggest spectacles in entertainment.—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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The outdoor stadium setting in Saudi Arabia also promises a visually impressive backdrop for what’s already one of wrestling’s most unpredictable spectacles.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Glass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glass. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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