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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
Swapping out your shower products' original containers for uniform glass bottles can also help.
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Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
The exhibition has glass negatives of photographs of Yellowstone National Park taken by William Henry Jackson, commemorating the park’s 1872 founding.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026
There’s a superb jazz festival in mid-June too; so while the town may be a favorite with yacht owners sailing here from Nice, Calvi itself remains humble, curious and just about the finest place in France to settle in for the day with a glass of local Muscat and a view of mountain and ocean.
—Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
Codie had his best game of the SEC campaign with nine points and six rebounds in 15 minutes off the bench against the Tigers, including three boards on the offensive glass.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026
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Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
The exhibition has glass negatives of photographs of Yellowstone National Park taken by William Henry Jackson, commemorating the park’s 1872 founding.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026
There’s a superb jazz festival in mid-June too; so while the town may be a favorite with yacht owners sailing here from Nice, Calvi itself remains humble, curious and just about the finest place in France to settle in for the day with a glass of local Muscat and a view of mountain and ocean.
—Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
Codie had his best game of the SEC campaign with nine points and six rebounds in 15 minutes off the bench against the Tigers, including three boards on the offensive glass.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glass
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That’s reflected in the cover art, which uses 1970s-style typography and features the image of a dagger slicing through a mirror ball, drawing blood from the disco totem.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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In a twist underscoring shifting alliances in Tallahassee, the House plan mirrors and even expands guardrails Senate Democrats unsuccessfully sought to add to the Senate’s bill to renew the fund through 2027.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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These Olympics are a first major test of the spread-out hosting model for global sports spectacles.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
16 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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“Glass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glass. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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