as in glass
a pair of lenses set in a frame that is held in place with ear supports and which are usually worn to correct vision
bought a pair of spectacles with nonprescription lenses simply to look more intelligent
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Recent Examples of spectacles
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.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
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
The white beard, the twinkling eyes behind round spectacles, the mustache curled with wax at its ends are all real, all his.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
The skull of a brown bear discovered in 2016 at the Viminacium amphitheatre in Serbia and recently analyzed provides the first physical evidence of the species’ involvement in Roman spectacles, as well as insights into its life in captivity, according to the study.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
While McLaughin, 11, donned Harry’s signature round spectacles, Frost, 53, towered over him in Hagrid’s signature khaki coat.
—Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The entire tournament was filled with spectacles.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Here's why everyone is talking about the Grand Canyon, plus more desert spectacles to add to your bucket list.
—Olivia Rose, AZCentral.com, 21 Aug. 2025
For Paul, the fight maintains his streak of high-profile spectacles.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
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
The white beard, the twinkling eyes behind round spectacles, the mustache curled with wax at its ends are all real, all his.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
The skull of a brown bear discovered in 2016 at the Viminacium amphitheatre in Serbia and recently analyzed provides the first physical evidence of the species’ involvement in Roman spectacles, as well as insights into its life in captivity, according to the study.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
While McLaughin, 11, donned Harry’s signature round spectacles, Frost, 53, towered over him in Hagrid’s signature khaki coat.
—Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The entire tournament was filled with spectacles.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Here's why everyone is talking about the Grand Canyon, plus more desert spectacles to add to your bucket list.
—Olivia Rose, AZCentral.com, 21 Aug. 2025
For Paul, the fight maintains his streak of high-profile spectacles.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spectacles
glass
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The glasses, reportedly developed under the codename Hypernova, will launch under the Ray-Ban brand.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Sep. 2025
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Cooler temps and far less humidity than in summer make fall the ideal time to visit, and if the evenings get a bit brisk, there's always a glass of bourbon to take the chill away.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Spectacles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectacles. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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