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“Glair” or “Glare”

glair / glare are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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What each term means

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glair

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glare g·l·EH·r

  • nouna light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted.
  • nounan angry stare.
  • verbbe sharply reflected.
  • verbshine intensely.
Usage

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“glair”

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“glare”

  • …Xperio polarized sun lenses eliminate glare, while offering superior comfort and…
  • Novelist Dennis Cooper said Esperik Glare has been "a means to…
  • …the large amplitude of the glare.
  • Esperik Glare
  • The application of GLARE on the A380 has a…
  • Sonny Glare — orchestral arrangement ("Flower Girl")
  • …it disappeared temporarily behind the glare of the Sun.
  • …riders' safety due to the glare off the track.
  • Esperik Glare at SoundCloud
  • …line simultaneously, a condition called glare, resulting in call collision since…

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