“Glair” or “Glare”—Which to use?

“Glair” or “Glare”

Overview

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. 👇

Definitions

glair: NA

glare: (noun) a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted. (noun) an angry stare. (verb) be sharply reflected. (verb) shine intensely.

Pronunciation

glair: NA

glare: g·l·EH·r

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Examples in Context

Examples of “glair”

Examples of “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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