as in sunglasses
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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Recent Examples of glasses
There is also a selection of 30 draft beer cans for $6 each, $7-$9 glasses of wine and cocktails.
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Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
When cleaning, first wet the glasses or use a lens spray before wiping.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
Be sure to check out our guide to checking the safety of eclipse glasses, along with our top 10 tips for planning your 2026 solar eclipse trip.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Start with a pair of the Peepers blue-light glasses she’s repeatedly praised and a fits-everything, travel-ready crossbody that earned a spot on her 2025 Favorite Things list.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
Johnson and Knaus arrived to his office to find chocolate chip cookies, on a Mickey Mouse plate, and glasses of milk awaiting.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Prosecutors say Burkes can be seen getting out of the car and walking into the bar through the front door, wearing a bright yellow/green reflective jacket, a baseball cap, a head and neck covering under the hat, green and black MaxiFlex work gloves and glasses.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Every apartment has burnt out lightbulbs, mismatched bulbs, chipped glasses and plates and no deep cleaning done.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 13 Feb. 2026
Load your top rack with cups, mugs, glasses, stemware, plastic items, large utensils, and small bowls and plates.
—Jessica Elliott, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
When cleaning, first wet the glasses or use a lens spray before wiping.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
Be sure to check out our guide to checking the safety of eclipse glasses, along with our top 10 tips for planning your 2026 solar eclipse trip.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Start with a pair of the Peepers blue-light glasses she’s repeatedly praised and a fits-everything, travel-ready crossbody that earned a spot on her 2025 Favorite Things list.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
Johnson and Knaus arrived to his office to find chocolate chip cookies, on a Mickey Mouse plate, and glasses of milk awaiting.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Prosecutors say Burkes can be seen getting out of the car and walking into the bar through the front door, wearing a bright yellow/green reflective jacket, a baseball cap, a head and neck covering under the hat, green and black MaxiFlex work gloves and glasses.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Every apartment has burnt out lightbulbs, mismatched bulbs, chipped glasses and plates and no deep cleaning done.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 13 Feb. 2026
Load your top rack with cups, mugs, glasses, stemware, plastic items, large utensils, and small bowls and plates.
—Jessica Elliott, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glasses
spectacles
Noun
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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
Cite this Entry
“Glasses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glasses. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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