magnifying glass
noun
a lens that produces an enlarged image of an object.
magnifying glasses
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pluralof magnifying glass.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Those natural "cosmic magnifying glasses" could provide some of the strongest evidence yet for this new picture of the invisible universe.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026
History isn’t a crystal ball, but certain historical moments become magnifying glasses, highlighting truths today’s political passions obscure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
For the brown hairstreak, both charities rely on volunteers going out in the middle of winter to look for tiny, pinhead-sized eggs on twigs using magnifying glasses.
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2025
“If I were teaching about bugs, I would have brought in plastic bugs for the children to explore, or taken magnifying glasses outside,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2024
“Private investigators?” mumbled Fadi, imagining men in trench coats with magnifying glasses, skulking around for clues.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
