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
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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 -
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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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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“Monocles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monocles. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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