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reading glasses

NOUN
eyeglasses
Synonyms
STRONGEST
specs sunglasses
STRONG
bifocals cheaters contacts goggles lorgnette monocle pince-nez shades spectacles
WEAK
contact lenses pair of glasses trifocals
NOUN
spectacles
Synonyms
STRONG
bifocals blinkers contacts glasses goggles lorgnette monocle pince-nez shades specs sunglasses
WEAK
contact lenses pair of glasses trifocals

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She pauses, fiddling with her red-framed reading glasses.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

He was a scholarly analyst who wore tortoiseshell reading glasses and made friends throughout the energy industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

Camarillo put on his reading glasses and slowly made his way around the gallery.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2024

Cohen wore a black suit, white shirt, pink tie, and reading glasses that tilted on and off the top of his head in the manner of an accountant more than a Roy Cohn.

From Slate • May 14, 2024

Mr. Larson put on his reading glasses, looked down at the paper, and then up at Dr. Barnes.

From "The Landry News" by Andrew Clements