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Description: a dandy looking at a butterfly through his monocle, and we call it Eustace Tilley. And I realized that as the magazine had become known

Alan Carr

But there's something delightfully old-school about sitting in the BBC - obviously wearing a bow tie and monocle - with a co-presenter who forgets there's a webcam in there. It's also nice to hear from the general public when they're not swearing at you or asking to extend their credit limit.

English Comedian

Marcus Samuelsson

I've been lucky to travel and work all over the world through the lens of the back of the house, and I love that monocle. I love that lens, because it's real people.

Ethiopian Chef

Maya Hawke

There was a time that I would have carried a briefcase and worn a monocle were it to even border on socially acceptable.

American Actress

Neil Blumenthal

One of my favorite products at Warby Parker also happens to be our worst-selling item: the monocle.

American Businessman

In general, obsolete technology is obsolete for a reason. Monocles are no exception.

Carolyn Wells

A cynic is a man who looks at the world with a monocle in his mind's eye.

American Author

Conrad Veidt

No, I was not born with a monocle in my eye.

German Actor

Often associated with wealthy or intellectual characters in media, like movies or books.

Stereotypical Accessory

Monocles were more common in the 19th and early 20th centuries, indicating a historical setting.

Historical Fashion

Monocles can imply sophistication or a dapper appearance in descriptions.

Elegance and Sophistication

Emphasizes a monocle's role in occupations requiring detailed work.

Precision Tool

Highlights its role in magnifying small or fine details.

Magnification Purpose

Refers to the specialized use of the term in certain trades.

Professional Jargon

 a dandy looking at a butterfly through his monocle, and we call it Eustace Tilley. And I realized that as the magazine had become known

Monocle

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