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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as in to coat
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Recent Examples of glaze
Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
What is the difference between a gloss and a glaze?
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025
Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
Drizzle glaze over warm muffins.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The Citrus Glazed Pound Cake features yuzu ice cream with vanilla pound cake and a lemon icing glaze.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
What is the difference between a gloss and a glaze?
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
In this fun and interactive class, students will use coil, pinch and slab methods to create and glaze whimsical animal head plant pots to take home as an artistic memory and memento.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
Drizzle glaze over warm muffins.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glaze
Noun
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Yes Pros: Feels extremely lightweight on the skin; not scented; delivers a nice glow Cons: Not hydrating enough to replenish dehydrated skin One look at the Olive Young (a.k.a.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
28 Apr. 2025
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We were both immediately captivated by the mood-setting glow of what seemed like hundreds of candles lit throughout the space.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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It’s entirely made of cotton that has been coated with polyvinyl to create a sturdy material with the look of pebbled leather, which is as water-resistant and stain-repellent as hide.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2025
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Gently coat the mascara on your lashes and wait about 30 seconds before wearing a second coat.—
Celeste Polanco,
Essence,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Not to mention, the formula also has a very light shimmer to it that leaves behind a stunning glow on your skin.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
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The water below shimmers despite the residue of metal.—
Ahmed Ali Akbar,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Both works underwent conservation at Harvard, with conservators Ellen Davis and Kate Smith noting that Two Human Beings had at one point been varnished, in a move inconsistent with Munch’s practice, and that Train Smoke had accumulated atmospheric grime and was in need of paint stabilization.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
6 Feb. 2025
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Red and brown cliffs, varnished by thousands of years of high-desert weather, towered on either side of me.—
Derek M. Norman,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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But the Wolves are 17-4 dating back to early March, including a dominant 8-1 finish to the regular season.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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The team’s previous best finish was 5th overall in 2022, just one ranking short of a Final Four appearance.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Use this on natural or color-treated hair in between hair glossing appointments—the deep blue pigments will work immediately to combat unwanted warm tones.—
Arden Fanning Andrews,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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Her makeup included bold brows, a dark smoky eye and a glossing lip with a hint of rosy cheeks.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
18 Feb. 2025
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Horn, a 5-foot-8, 174-pound pass catcher, jumps off the page thanks to his quickness and polish and general competitiveness.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2025
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But there’s actually an art to nude polish, because not all nudes are created equal.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The finish on the paneling had all but dissolved with age so the firm opted to lacquer the paneling in a lighter color for a cheerier atmosphere.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2025
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Pennoyer added gentle vaults to the sides of the entry gallery’s plastered ceiling, which Cathey then had lacquered, commissioning églomisé artist Miriam Ellner to decorate the glass panels of the central lantern.—
Andrew Sessa,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Glaze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glaze. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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