as in glasses
a single round lens for one eye that helps people see and that is held in place by the muscles around the eye
His outfit for the party, consisting of a cape, tophat, and monocle, was sure to attract attention.
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Recent Examples of monocle
Before your monocle pops out at the price of the mains, remember this is by a hotel and priced accordingly.
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John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2025
The ruthless military officer with the monocle and the swagger stick who sends his men to senseless death and/or turns traitor.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
Before your monocle pops out at the price of the mains, remember this is by a hotel and priced accordingly.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2025
The ruthless military officer with the monocle and the swagger stick who sends his men to senseless death and/or turns traitor.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2025
The ruthless military officer with the monocle and the swagger stick who sends his men to senseless death and/or turns traitor.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
Before your monocle pops out at the price of the mains, remember this is by a hotel and priced accordingly.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2025
The ruthless military officer with the monocle and the swagger stick who sends his men to senseless death and/or turns traitor.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for monocle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monocle
glasses
Noun
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Tracking the progress of the eclipse As well as a bonus sight for anyone watching through solar eclipse glasses, there's a good reason to look for sunspots.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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Kendall Jenner clinks glasses with Billy Dec at the Blueprint Underground Cocktail Club in Nashville, Tennessee on March 13.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Monocle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monocle. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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