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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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For longevity, consider going with potted plants since fresh flowers in a glass vase are beautiful, but not so long-lasting.
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Sydney Wasserman, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2024
Other changes to the regular Sirena 48 include a sleek coupe-style coach roof with glass and solar panels for a sportier look.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2024
De Vido crept to the front door and peered through a glass viewing slot.
—Naaman Zhou, The New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2024
This testing helps identify the specific type and degree of refractive error, such as nearsightedness or farsightedness, helping determine the correct prescription required for glasses or contact lenses.12
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Treatments for nearsightedness and farsightedness are similar.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 18 Aug. 2024
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Sydney Wasserman, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2024
Other changes to the regular Sirena 48 include a sleek coupe-style coach roof with glass and solar panels for a sportier look.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2024
De Vido crept to the front door and peered through a glass viewing slot.
—Naaman Zhou, The New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2024
This testing helps identify the specific type and degree of refractive error, such as nearsightedness or farsightedness, helping determine the correct prescription required for glasses or contact lenses.12
Similar Treatments
Treatments for nearsightedness and farsightedness are similar.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 18 Aug. 2024
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“Glass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glass. Accessed 15 Sep. 2024.
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