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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
This wood waterfall design with a matte black finish and glass bottom shelf is really the best of both worlds.
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Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2025
No glass containers or alcohol are allowed and no pets other than service dogs can be admitted.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
Look at the below screenshot for an example: check out how the background can be seen through the glass menu on the right.
—Ben Sin, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Johns’ apartment was locked, but staff at the Apple Apartments jimmied the sliding glass patio door to get in.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2025
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Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2025
No glass containers or alcohol are allowed and no pets other than service dogs can be admitted.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
Look at the below screenshot for an example: check out how the background can be seen through the glass menu on the right.
—Ben Sin, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Johns’ apartment was locked, but staff at the Apple Apartments jimmied the sliding glass patio door to get in.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glass
Noun
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At a high level, this journey mirrors classic awareness stages.—
Leonard Cercone,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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My avatar is not me, but then again neither is the version of me that shows up on Zoom, in videos, or real-life mirrors.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
Noun
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While many bemoan that American fashion shows lack the luster of yesteryear, Malena Belafonte is trying to rejigger the tried-and-true by blending runway looks, live music and circus-like spectacles.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
18 Dec. 2024
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Fewer spectacles have inspired American automotive imaginations more than monster trucks.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes,
13 Dec. 2024
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“Glass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glass. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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