lenses
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pluralof lens.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
lensnouna piece of transparent substance, usually glass, having two opposite surfaces either both curved or one curved and one plane, used in an optical device in changing the convergence of light rays, as for magnification, or in correcting defects of vision.
Example Sentences
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Joanne said her vision had been blurry as she did not have glasses on or contact lenses in, but she had seen a car outside which she did not recognise after leaving the bathroom.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
He appears already sporting a pair of white-out contact lenses to give him the zombified look, noting, “It’s blurry, but I can see.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026
Scientists have discovered a surprising ability of light that allows it to develop spinning patterns as it moves through empty space, without relying on special lenses, mirrors, or materials.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026
‘I would say urgency means we’re going to look at every cost with aggressive lenses and with the lenses that everything that is not related to growth will not be part of the company.’
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
She had long, chestnut hair and eyes so blue Shadow mistakenly thought she was wearing tinted contact lenses.
From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman
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