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
Patricia S York, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
For example, breading and deep-frying foods, or adding sugary glazes and coatings, can significantly increase their impact on blood sugar levels.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 June 2026
Ganesh Sitaraman, Time, 26 Mar. 2026
Work on a potter’s wheel, hand build and glaze pieces created from scratch.
—Jessie Dax-Setkus, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Bake the batter in a 10-inch tube pan for about an hour, and drizzle the peach glaze over the cooled pound cake before serving.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
For example, breading and deep-frying foods, or adding sugary glazes and coatings, can significantly increase their impact on blood sugar levels.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 June 2026
Verb
This is the kind of financial jargon that makes most people’s eyes glaze over.
—Ganesh Sitaraman, Time, 26 Mar. 2026
Work on a potter’s wheel, hand build and glaze pieces created from scratch.
—Jessie Dax-Setkus, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glaze
Noun
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Place an orb light on the bottom shelf to lend your bedroom a cozy glow.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
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The milky texture glides effortlessly over the skin, leaving a smooth finish and a natural, healthy glow.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Thoroughly coat the inside of the bucket with baby powder.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
17 June 2026
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Simply coat your protein an hour or two before cooking to yield tender, juicy bites.—
Joey Skladany,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
Noun
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The taupe shade is enhanced with an eye-catching shimmer that instantly elevates any outfit, while the original contoured footbed provides all-day support.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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The soft contouring around her cheeks added a romantic flush to Gomez's face, while the light shimmer of her foundation highlighted her radiant complexion.—
Staff Author,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Although pest control companies offer lethal solutions such as carpenter bee traps or chemical treatments, the best way to keep carpenter bees from bugging you is using stained, sealed, varnished or treated wood in building projects.—
Sarah Linn
April 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Bringing a top-tier women’s sports event to the country and having its citizens watch women compete represented an opportunity to varnish its human-rights record, which has been criticized by several organizations regarding its treatment of women.—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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An exciting finish to the first half, which saw Spain ratchet up the pressure but fail to score.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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Reflective finishes, whether incorporated through furniture details, lighting, or accessories, help amplify both natural and artificial light, while adding visual depth.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
16 June 2026
Verb
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The Illinois native further glossed up his Curriculum Vitae in Europe with the German national team.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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The easy-to-use glossing treatment, which should be applied to damp hair and followed by a blow dryer to activate the frizz-fighting alpha acids, is a semi-permanent smoothing spray that basically creates a water-resistant shield to prevent flyaways—even in the most humid of places.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
9 Apr. 2026
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The same idea is being explored elsewhere in London, though not always with the same hushed, Westminster polish.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The square shape adds structure and attitude, while the milky polish keeps things understated and on-trend.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
10 June 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 Jun. 2026.
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