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
Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 2 Feb. 2026
The fog produces a drizzle that freezes and forms a clear glaze, presenting a hazard similar to black ice on stairs, rails, sidewalks, roads and vehicles.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 28 Jan. 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
All sandwiches are served on focaccia with arugula, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze.
—Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 2 Feb. 2026
The fog produces a drizzle that freezes and forms a clear glaze, presenting a hazard similar to black ice on stairs, rails, sidewalks, roads and vehicles.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 28 Jan. 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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Inside, a long mahogany counter glows beneath warm gold walls, where bartenders move with precision through a selection of classics and inventive cocktails built on bold spirits and house infusions.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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The charm and glow of Buckaroo outweigh the growing pains.—
David Glickman,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Sustainable battery design To develop the carbon spheres, Elsaesser and his research team drew inspiration from Mozartkugeln, the iconic Austrian confections made of pistachio, marzipan, and nougat and coated in dark chocolate.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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Add cabbage and toss with tongs to coat.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The model added a slight shimmer to her ensemble by decorating her Saint Laurent slingback pumps with dangling diamond anklets.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The newest wave of cat-eye nails features ultra-fine shimmer that reflects like crystal-clear glass.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 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
Noun
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The Dolphins had a 4-0 lead early in the second before the Sharks came charging back in a wild finish.—
Kristina Banahan,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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After last season’s 7-5 finish, head coach Brennan Marion left to become Colorado’s OC.—
Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 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
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The space feels more like New York, Chicago or Dallas than central Iowa, with dramatic lighting, an architectural wine wall, liquor lockers and an ambiance that balances cosmopolitan polish with Midwestern warmth.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
11 Feb. 2026
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Although one choir will be crowned the winner, Fleurantin says the competition is about more than technical polish.—
Jonel Juste,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 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 19 Feb. 2026.
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