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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
The new 200-foot-tall air traffic control tower topped by a glass crown at O’Hare International Airport became the tallest in the United States.
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Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Then, Lichter noticed distortions in the glass.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 4 May 2026
Boardley sustained cuts to his arm from broken glass but did not suffer serious injuries and was able to pull over safely, according to Paterakis, who added Boardley was expected to be released from the hospital later Sunday tonight.
—Sarah Dewberry, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
Miquelon himself refurbished original details, such as the woodwork, marble, and inlaid Tiffany glass, while also modernizing the overall design.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
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Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Then, Lichter noticed distortions in the glass.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 4 May 2026
Boardley sustained cuts to his arm from broken glass but did not suffer serious injuries and was able to pull over safely, according to Paterakis, who added Boardley was expected to be released from the hospital later Sunday tonight.
—Sarah Dewberry, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
Miquelon himself refurbished original details, such as the woodwork, marble, and inlaid Tiffany glass, while also modernizing the overall design.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glass
Noun
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The sophisticated set by ace production designer David Gropman enables Altman’s perpetually moving and zooming camera to drift in and out of two-way mirrors that depict memories and fantasies with both immediacy and a gauzy nostalgia.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
1 May 2026
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As noted earlier, updates remain available from mirror sites.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2026
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The verdict Elizabeth Creamery isn’t about over-the-top creations or Instagram spectacles.—
Tristan Graziano,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
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Salopettes and ski helmets make frequent appearances, along with couples in thick, round spectacles who might be architects—and nearby resident Norman Foster, who most certainly is.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Glass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glass. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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