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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
To the aft, an open balcony with a glass balustrade overlooks the ginormous main deck.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2025
Think eggshell walls, wood drenching, linen sofas, and floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors that adorn a whole side of the cabin.
—Ginger Perra, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2025
In a later scene, as Millie rattles her head against a pebbled glass door, the reds and pinks reminded me of a Francis Bacon triptych.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 31 July 2025
Come nightfall, cue up Netflix on the full-wall projector or pour a glass of rum on the patio overlooking the jungle.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 31 July 2025
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2025
Think eggshell walls, wood drenching, linen sofas, and floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors that adorn a whole side of the cabin.
—Ginger Perra, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2025
In a later scene, as Millie rattles her head against a pebbled glass door, the reds and pinks reminded me of a Francis Bacon triptych.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 31 July 2025
Come nightfall, cue up Netflix on the full-wall projector or pour a glass of rum on the patio overlooking the jungle.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glass
Noun
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Use a dedicated glass cleaner to make your front and rear windshields, side windows, mirrors and infotainment screens clear and clean.—
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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In the station bathroom, Michelle catches her reflection, and then sees him—Burke—not in the mirror, but in her mind, planting a warning that if anyone discovers their affair, the truth could unravel everything she's accomplished.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
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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 22 Aug. 2025.
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