gloss over
phrasal verb
glossed over; glossing over; glosses over
: to treat or describe (something, such as a serious problem or error) as if it were not important
He glossed over the accident.
The problems were ignored or glossed over.
Examples of gloss over in a Sentence
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Lightly scented with grapefruit and germanium, this rich yet quick-absorbing cream is laced with all the good stuff like hyaluronic acid, squalane, and shea butter, glossing over dry patches and uneven texture like a dream.
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Deanna Pai, Allure, 5 Aug. 2024
Despite being one of the label’s first stars, Mack’s contribution is often glossed over in favor of labelmate Biggie Smalls.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2024
Fifty years later, the historical memory of Watergate and Nixon's resignation has tended to gloss over the role played not by the media but by the House and Senate.
—Philip A. Wallach, National Review, 8 Aug. 2024
But as meditation has gone mainstream, the marketing has often glossed over its primary purpose: radically transforming one’s sense of self and reality.
—By Naina Bajekal / Applegate, Calif., TIME, 7 Aug. 2024
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Deanna Pai, Allure, 5 Aug. 2024
Despite being one of the label’s first stars, Mack’s contribution is often glossed over in favor of labelmate Biggie Smalls.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2024
Fifty years later, the historical memory of Watergate and Nixon's resignation has tended to gloss over the role played not by the media but by the House and Senate.
—Philip A. Wallach, National Review, 8 Aug. 2024
But as meditation has gone mainstream, the marketing has often glossed over its primary purpose: radically transforming one’s sense of self and reality.
—By Naina Bajekal / Applegate, Calif., TIME, 7 Aug. 2024
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“Gloss over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gloss%20over. Accessed 13 Sep. 2024.
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