as in glow
a smooth and shiny surface
The pot is covered with a bright red glaze. doughnuts with a chocolate glaze
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Recent Examples of glaze
Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
No look was complete without a sultry side part and a mirror-like glaze of gel.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 1 Mar. 2026
Karen Cicero, Parents, 21 Dec. 2025
Local honey and maple syrup from regional farmers are made ready to sweeten morning oatmeal, glaze roasted vegetables, or top off homemade desserts.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
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Noun
It is also used as a food glaze to provide shininess, particularly in candies, fruit, gum and coffee beans.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
No look was complete without a sultry side part and a mirror-like glaze of gel.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 1 Mar. 2026
Verb
If your child prefers sweetness, glaze carrots with a little honey or ketchup (try Simply Heinz Ketchup, which is made with cane sugar instead of high-fructose corn syrup).
—Karen Cicero, Parents, 21 Dec. 2025
Local honey and maple syrup from regional farmers are made ready to sweeten morning oatmeal, glaze roasted vegetables, or top off homemade desserts.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glaze
Noun
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The decorative candle lanterns are perfect for patios, balconies, gardens, and stairways, adding a warm glow wherever they’re placed.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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Rich-girl flip-flops Flip-flops underwent a huge glow-up last summer, graduating from a beachside afterthought to a genuine fashion statement.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Flavored with fresh garlic, ginger, and warm spices like garam masala and Kashmiri chile powder, the yogurt coats every nook and cranny of the vegetables, helping each floret develop beautiful caramelization.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Mar. 2026
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Rice protein can also coat the hair and provide a light protective barrier, helping retain moisture and resulting in less frizzy hair overall.—
Eden Stuart,
Glamour,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Touches of gold foil or chrome nod to pots at the end of the rainbow, while subtle shimmer adds just enough magic without veering into costume territory.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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Plus, the shade range recently doubled—so there’s plenty of tints with subtle shimmer to choose from.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Like most ’80s metal heroes who briefly lost their way in the late ’90s, Megadeth have spent the 21st century varnishing their legacy with what’s tried and true, delivering eight LPs since 2001 that all basically sound the same.—
Eli Enis,
Pitchfork,
26 Jan. 2026
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Refinish the door with stain or varnish that matches the rest of the kitchen cabinet doors.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The women’s proposition sees quarter-zips (a key trend of the season, popularized by Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel runway), polo tops, tees and shirts of many kinds, colors and finishes–short- and long-sleeve–with generous use of checks and stripes.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
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It is used to make liquid shellac, a brush-on colorant and wood finish, and is found in shampoos, aluminum foil and lipstick.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Mama winds through the labyrinth of shelves, smiling when her fingers gloss the gold spine of a good read, the same way my hand slides over Angelou’s book.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Moore proved that less is more, highlighting her features with a glowing complexion, subtly contoured cheekbones, gloss on her lips, and not much else.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Start with the gritty side to shape and define, then switch to the buffer to smooth and shine your nails before applying polish.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
5 Mar. 2026
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Try a minimalist take on the trend with two coats of a leafy green polish.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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National reporters and true crime junkies dug in, while local officials — already lacquered in scandal — looked so crooked a frame job seemed not just possible but probable.—
Tom Blakely,
Boston Herald,
27 June 2025
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The jury is still out on whether pork ribs lacquered in lemongrass barbecue sauce provide spiritual enlightenment, but the tender meat is a master class in balancing sweet and savory.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 May 2025
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“Glaze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glaze. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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