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monocles

noun

plural of monocle

as in glasses

a single round lens for one eye that helps people see and that is held in place by the muscles around the eye His outfit for the party, consisting of a cape, tophat, and monocle, was sure to attract attention.

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The Declaration of Independence appeared on highball glasses, tea towels and collectible plates.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
During the excavation, archaeologists uncovered stone foundations, teacups, drinking glasses and evidence of the distillery's copper stills and boilers, which helped researchers reconstruct how the massive operation functioned.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026

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McGregor has floated big-money boxing and bareknuckle spectacles, and recently claimed Terence Crawford turned down a nine-figure two-fight deal to face him.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Celebrity weddings are often grand spectacles, and Swift is a billionaire.

— Tyler Foggatt, New Yorker, 4 July 2026

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