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sunglasses

[suhn-glas-iz, -glah-siz] / ˈsʌnˌglæs ɪz, -ˌglɑ sɪz /
NOUN
eyeglasses
Synonyms
STRONGEST
specs
STRONG
bifocals cheaters contacts goggles lorgnette monocle pince-nez shades spectacles
WEAK
contact lenses pair of glasses reading glasses trifocals
NOUN
spectacles
Synonyms
STRONG
bifocals blinkers contacts glasses goggles lorgnette monocle pince-nez shades specs
WEAK
contact lenses pair of glasses reading glasses trifocals

Example Sentences

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“A lot of guys in leather jackets, people in gold sunglasses, not buying anything, just kind of swarming like sharks.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Berlin-based eyewear brand Mykita kick-starts a sunglasses spring with new minimalist lens shapes and ultra-slender lightweight frames.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Ahead of retiring the force said her eye had been removed "so she can enjoy the sun on her face without any irritation, sunglasses or masks - she can simply relax and enjoy herself".

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The partners sold more than 7 million pairs of “smart” versions of Ray-Ban and Oakley sunglasses last year.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

I wonder where Autumn and I could get those sweet coats and sunglasses.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer