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
Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Smoked to perfection and glazed with sweet heat, this turkey leg brings bold BBQ flavor with a honey twist.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
There are also a wide array of berry, honey, chocolate and many other glazes and doughnut styles.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The resource bit is where many players’ eyes might glaze over — there’s just so damned much to collect and spend.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Smoked to perfection and glazed with sweet heat, this turkey leg brings bold BBQ flavor with a honey twist.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
The finish looks and feels like a feather weight glaze on the skin.
—Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
There are also a wide array of berry, honey, chocolate and many other glazes and doughnut styles.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glaze
Noun
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From this distance, Swift detected the faint ultraviolet glow of hydroxyl (OH), the product of water molecules broken apart by sunlight, the study reports.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Still, at least there are a lot of oversize-glow-stick fights along the way.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Whether your hair has been fried from hot tools or color treatments, this treatment coats every strand using ceramides and collagen.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
8 Oct. 2025
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The lightweight 25-inch spinner is coated in water- and stain-resistant material, rolls smoothly on two wheels, and fits enough outfits to last for two-week trips or longer.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Precisely tailored pieces were paired with intricate and flamboyant textures, from a top hand embroidered with crystal briolettes and round glass beads to the luminous shimmer of skirts in leather and recycled fiberglass.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
7 Oct. 2025
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The rest of the numbers have an airy dance-pop shimmer and a winning clarity of message, but most of them don’t quite make it up the stairway to hook heaven.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The coarsest grades of steel wool can strip paint or varnish and remove rust from surfaces.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 May 2025
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In Pasto, a community gathers around varnishing — from old trade networks between harvesters, carpenters, and varnishers to fairs where artisans demonstrate their craft.—
Gabriela Molina Riascos,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2025
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Designed by superyacht interior designer Giuseppina Arena, the project features 36 residences—including two 8,000-square-foot penthouses—polished mahogany finishes, signature aquamarine accents, and a marina for yachts up to 65 feet.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 Oct. 2025
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This set of seven makeup brushes comes in a leather case with a shiny rose gold finish.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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King of the Hill’s belief in the innate power of moral character remains one of its most appealing traits—but the revival glosses reality in order to preserve its gentle equilibrium.—
Adrienne Matei,
The Atlantic,
13 Aug. 2025
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This year, as public patience wears thin, the city is trying a different tack: a PR campaign to gloss up the public image of lovebugs.—
Max Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2025
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Follow with a small amount of wood wax or polish, such as olive oil or beeswax, to enhance the shine and protect the wood from future buildup.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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Throw it under a trench or sweater for instant polish in cooler weather, or wear it solo with jeans for a casual city look.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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 14 Oct. 2025.
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