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An angry stare. Also: A strong, blinding light.

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Usage examples (28)
  • It was difficult to see the road because of the glare of the sun on the windshield.
  • When Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency
  • A glare of sunlight
  • The glare is so oppressive, that my eyes will hardly bear it.
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  • A "glare" (to shine brightly) was caused because of the "glair" (egg whites used to glaze) applied to the fruit.
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