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dark glasses

British  

plural noun

  1. spectacles with lenses tinted to reduce transmitted light

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At the event, he wore dark glasses and camouflage fatigues, brandished an Israeli-made rifle and shouted revolutionary slogans.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

As Madama Cortese, here the gallery’s proprietor, soprano Brenda Rae looked splendidly Anna Wintour-ish in Carla Teti’s chic outfit, complete with elbow-length black gloves and dark glasses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 1, 2025

The services of a life-preserving, ego-boosting retinue of intimidating protectors — picture dark glasses, earpiece, stern visage — were cited by more than one Harris associate, past and present, as a factor in her deliberations.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2025

Anna Wintour walks into our interview with her trademark dark glasses firmly on.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2024

“I’d keep the dark glasses on, Meryl Lee. It’s easier to lie to someone if they can’t see your eyes.”

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt