shades

NOUN

eyeglasses

Synonyms

STRONGEST

specs sunglasses

STRONG

bifocals cheaters contacts goggles lorgnette monocle pince-nez spectacles

WEAK

contact lenses pair of glasses reading glasses trifocals

NOUN

glasses

Synonyms

STRONG

bifocals blinkers cheaters eyeglasses frames goggles lorgnette pince-nez rims specs spectacles

WEAK

contact lenses four eyes trifocals

NOUN

spectacles

Synonyms

STRONG

bifocals blinkers contacts glasses goggles lorgnette monocle pince-nez specs sunglasses

WEAK

contact lenses pair of glasses reading glasses trifocals

Example Sentences

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“It’s A No For Me,” he tersely posted on social media, accompanied by a smiley face emoji wearing shades.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

If it's Ballons d'Or or total trophies, Messi shades it.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

“There were definitely shades of ‘Lost in Space’ and myriad other 1960s sci-fi stories,” says Ayanian.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Jackets also had their place on the runway in shades of black, gold, and silver.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

But here in Somewhere, there are only dull shades of brown, gray, and more brown.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller