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
Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
As of Tuesday afternoon, the National Weather Service was predicting over 6 inches of snow in central parts of the state, and a glaze of ice south of Interstate 40.
—Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice, 21 Jan. 2026
Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 30 Nov. 2025
Drizzle glaze evenly over cake.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The precipitation does not freeze while falling but instead freezes instantly upon contact with cold surfaces, creating a smooth glaze of ice on roads, trees, and power lines.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
As of Tuesday afternoon, the National Weather Service was predicting over 6 inches of snow in central parts of the state, and a glaze of ice south of Interstate 40.
—Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
The studio at the back is visible from the seating area; its shelves are lined with her pots and glaze samples, but otherwise uncluttered.
—Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 30 Nov. 2025
Drizzle glaze evenly over cake.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glaze
Noun
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This time, the drama steps beyond the fluorescent glow of Pierpoint’s trading floor and into a broader, more unsettling social landscape.—
Chloe Laws,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
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Regina was standing by the window now, looking even more gaunt under the artificial light of the bulb behind her and the faint glow of the sunrise in front, which barely managed to filter through the balcony awning.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Pour flour in a plastic bag, season with salt and pepper, and drop the breasts in to coat.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
22 Jan. 2026
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The nuggets are made from all-white meat chicken marinated in jalapeño buttermilk and coated with a blend of breadcrumbs and tortilla chips.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Watch the skyline shimmer from across the bay.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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This pink backdrop adds instant shimmer and comes with double-sided tape that sticks on any smooth surface.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 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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Last week’s 3-1 win away at Inter in Milan meant Mikel Arteta’s side secured a top-two finish in the league phase — and with it their safe passage to the round of 16 in Europe’s premier competition (the top eight qualify automatically).—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Lewis acknowledged after a 3-9 finish in 2024 that thinking about the collective needs to be emphasized more than ever in this age of transfer portal comings and goings.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 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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Ralph Lauren Prep has always been a part of the DNA of Ralph Lauren, but there seemed to be an edge to the otherwise polish that has defined the American designer’s runways in recent years.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Try a magnetic cat-eye polish to add some intrigue and dimension or a chrome finish for an extra polished final look.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
23 Jan. 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 30 Jan. 2026.
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