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Recent Examples of pince-nez
Inside, a huge man with a knee-length beard and red hat greeted my daughters, his eyes sparkling behind a pair of pince-nez.
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Monisha Rajesh, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2023
Monisha Rajesh, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pince-nez
Noun
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Attached to the brim was a monocle that extended in front of her left eye.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
6 May 2025
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To complete the looks, a black bowler hat with a clock face monocle attached.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
6 May 2025
Noun
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Tracking the progress of the eclipse As well as a bonus sight for anyone watching through solar eclipse glasses, there's a good reason to look for sunspots.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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However, with the next solar eclipse in North America not until 2029, all eyes will be on the sun—protected by solar eclipse glasses, which must be worn at all times for this event.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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While many bemoan that American fashion shows lack the luster of yesteryear, Malena Belafonte is trying to rejigger the tried-and-true by blending runway looks, live music and circus-like spectacles.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
18 Dec. 2024
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Fewer spectacles have inspired American automotive imaginations more than monster trucks.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes,
13 Dec. 2024
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“Pince-nez.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pince-nez. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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