monocles

Definition of monoclesnext
plural of monocle
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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Noun
  • The photo, which is embedded above, shows the three leading ladies Kerry Washington, Elisabeth Moss and Kate Mara clinking glasses with cheerful looks on their faces.
    Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
  • One photo appears to show Allen, 90, and Epstein dining together with an unidentified woman, as the pair sits at a table surrounded by drinking glasses.
    Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • The outdoor stadium setting in Saudi Arabia also promises a visually impressive backdrop for what’s already one of wrestling’s most unpredictable spectacles.
    Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 31 Jan. 2026
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“Monocles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monocles. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.

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