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
Greta Cross, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Menu features baked ham with orange glaze, chicken thighs with pesto cream sauce, and goulash.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026
To serve, let the frozen rolls thaw in the fridge for a few hours or overnight (still in their pan), then bake in a 375˚F oven for fifteen to twenty minutes and glaze with the hot golden syrup (do not skip this step), as per the instructions below.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Dip selections include cheese, hot salsa, sweet glaze, honey mustard, caramel, cream cheese and marinara.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Menu features baked ham with orange glaze, chicken thighs with pesto cream sauce, and goulash.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
The crock is salt-glazed, giving it a coarser texture than a smoother zinc glaze.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026
To serve, let the frozen rolls thaw in the fridge for a few hours or overnight (still in their pan), then bake in a 375˚F oven for fifteen to twenty minutes and glaze with the hot golden syrup (do not skip this step), as per the instructions below.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glaze
Noun
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Several years ago, the annual Ultra Music Festival moved into Bayside, introducing the waterfront green to electronica-loving fans in day-glow outfits.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Even one rainy or windy day can bring a swift end to the ephemeral light pink glow along the Tidal Basin and other sites throughout the city, jettisoning the petals altogether.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The churros are being coated with blue sugar, a nod to World Series champs.—
Kara Finnstrom,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Re-whisk dressing if needed; drizzle ⅓ cup dressing over salad and toss to coat.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Simone Ashley and Bella Hadid both showed the power of carrying the high-wattage shimmer onto the shoulders, while Heidi Klum and Quinta Brunson proved that a classic smokey eye never goes out of style.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
17 Mar. 2026
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While Uzbeks often gem their plovs with raisins and chickpeas, Karakalpaks use only root vegetables and a shimmer of cottonseed oil—a reflection of scarcity in a dish usually defined by abundance.—
Michael Snyder,
Saveur,
11 Mar. 2026
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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
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The event starts and finishes at District56, located at 8230 Civic Center Drive, and offers a 5K, 10K and a fun run for kids.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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The cilantro lime brought it all together with a cool, slightly tangy finish.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Torta rogel is a painstaking pastry, often served as a birthday cake in Argentina, comprised of crisp, layered wafers glossed with dulce de leche and crowned with wisps of shiny Italian meringue.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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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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At the Fort Worth show, fans can expect a setlist that balances introspection with crowd-pleasing energy, delivered with the Neighbourhood’s signature dark-pop polish.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Each of them opted for the same pinky-nude polish on their toes.—
Elizabeth Gulino,
Allure,
26 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 31 Mar. 2026.
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