contact lens

noun

Definition of contact lensnext
as in eyeglasses

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Recent Examples of contact lens Ophthalmologist-tested, the formula is approved for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers, creating length and volume without weighing lashes down. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2026 The system's primary wearable component is an incredibly thin, flexible layer of clear, skin-safe PDMS plastic, worn on your eyeball like a contact lens. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 12 Jan. 2026 The thin, flexible material, similar to a contact lens, can be placed directly on the heart during surgery. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025 Jana may encourage Cooper to consider merging its contact lens business with rival Bausch + Lomb, the Journal reported. — Yun Li, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for contact lens
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  1. spectacles
  2. glass
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  • Along the path of totality, observers will see the sun’s corona shining around the silhouetted moon — an experience widely regarded as one of nature’s greatest spectacles.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • The problem of non-competitive midseason spectacles lives on for another group to try to solve.
    — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of spectacles
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  • Moreover, with new and different form factors emerging, consumers have even more choices, ranging from rings and bracelets to glasses and watches.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Set the Scene The eight-story building is stylish, with a red brick facade encased in glass and steel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Definition of glass

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“Contact lens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contact%20lens. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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