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
As a precaution, consider wearing blue light glasses or purchasing screen covers to reduce blue light's potential impact on your vision.
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 10 Sep. 2025
Meta, Google and Samsung are all investing in smart glasses that can analyze a user’s surroundings and answer questions, while OpenAI is collaborating with former Apple design chief Jony Ive on a mysterious new AI device.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
This may be a precursor to Apple introducing smart glasses.
—PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
By scooping her chocolate cake into dessert glasses and topping it with icing and strawberries, Gaines tapped into this centuries-old dessert tradition.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
This isn’t just about needing glasses; myopia is a chronic condition that can lead to serious, vision-threatening complications later in life if left unmanaged.
—Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
In the video, MacDowell could be seen standing in a doorway dressed in a floral button-up, tweed blazer, and silver glasses.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Sep. 2025
Soon, a stewardess appears carrying a tray holding glasses of champagne, water, and orange juice.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Fog Bottle Shop – Natural wine shop offering glasses, flights, and small plates.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Lindsay Curtis, Health, 10 Sep. 2025
Meta, Google and Samsung are all investing in smart glasses that can analyze a user’s surroundings and answer questions, while OpenAI is collaborating with former Apple design chief Jony Ive on a mysterious new AI device.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
This may be a precursor to Apple introducing smart glasses.
—PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
By scooping her chocolate cake into dessert glasses and topping it with icing and strawberries, Gaines tapped into this centuries-old dessert tradition.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
This isn’t just about needing glasses; myopia is a chronic condition that can lead to serious, vision-threatening complications later in life if left unmanaged.
—Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
In the video, MacDowell could be seen standing in a doorway dressed in a floral button-up, tweed blazer, and silver glasses.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Sep. 2025
Soon, a stewardess appears carrying a tray holding glasses of champagne, water, and orange juice.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Fog Bottle Shop – Natural wine shop offering glasses, flights, and small plates.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glasses
spectacles
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Where 2024 saw prolonged stretches without major releases – leading to the unusual phenomenon of classic film re-releases filling theater schedules – this year has demonstrated that audiences will turn out for quality content across genres, not just action spectacles.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
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Jean Paul Gaultier, Thierry Mugler and Christian Lacroix have previously done costumes for Friedrichstadt-Palast spectacles, and Scott plans to deliver outfits that are uniquely him.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Glasses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glasses. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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