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 Breaking the emergency glass and moving on from Butker during this season would carry significant financial consequences because of his contract. — Pete Sweeney october 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026 Two of the larger setbacks were addressing mold caused by water from last winter and replacing some of the large glass panels on the side of the walkway, which had been damaged by welding work. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Champagne shimmer It is frowned upon to dip your toes in an actual glass of Veuve Clicquot, so what’s the next best thing? — Loren Savini, Allure, 26 Oct. 2026 The views continue inside, with floor-to-ceiling glass walls and living spaces that are flooded with light. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for glass
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Noun
  • All kinds of films, from big-budget spectacles to art house dramas, are stretching their runtimes.
    — Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Some of these spooky spectacles incorporate lights that dance to music, animatronics that come to life and graveyards full of tombstones.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
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  • The millwork takes center stage in the bedroom, where a large custom mirror, bed, headboard, and nightstands, all in walnut, read as one cohesive piece.
    — Nicole Gates Anderson, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The only major hyperscaler currently using purely optical circuit switching in an AI data center today is Google, which built a system that uses tiny mirrors, known as MEMS, to direct the light signal.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026

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“Glass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glass. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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