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
Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Book talk is free; clay activity is free for the first 50 participants and $10 per person thereafter (includes glaze and firing).
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
Tessa Petak, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
The crock is salt-glazed, giving it a coarser texture than a smoother zinc glaze.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The jerk chicken is rubbed in a sweet honey glaze.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Book talk is free; clay activity is free for the first 50 participants and $10 per person thereafter (includes glaze and firing).
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
Is hair gloss or glaze better for natural hair?
—Tessa Petak, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
The crock is salt-glazed, giving it a coarser texture than a smoother zinc glaze.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glaze
Noun
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But candlemania has gripped the world of interior design, as many crave the soft glow and more natural feel of candlelight, and holders become the ideal vehicle for decor expression without breaking the bank (in most cases).—
Francesca Perry,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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The serum is formulated with nourishing ingredients like glow-boosting niacinamide, firming peptides, and salmon DNA PDRN, a compound that hydrates and smooths while strengthening the skin barrier.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Glass tubes coated with copper-oxide catalysts feed the methane gas needed for the reaction.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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Hydrophobic soil is particularly problematic after a wildfire when soil particles become coated with waxy substances as organic matter decomposes.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And makeup artists who came of age during the peak of shimmer are watching a new generation rediscover it—this time with more sophisticated formulas.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
22 Apr. 2026
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Plus, the shade range recently doubled—so there’s plenty of tints with subtle shimmer to choose from.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 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
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Priced between $8 million and $12 million, they are designed as turnkey residences, with layouts, finishes, and interiors already planned.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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For more of a statement finish, Clooney also accessorized the look with gold pieces, such as a Begum Khan clutch and pointy metallic pumps.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2026
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Not to be missed: the steamed crab with glutinous rice, the grains lightly glossed with pork fat, studded with sweet morsels of crab and perfumed with the alluring aroma of wok hei, that smoky kiss from cooking with intense heat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 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
Noun
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The accommodations here, like my Deluxe Room River View, strike the right balance between contemporary polish and calm, with tasteful nods to the city’s Art Deco heritage.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Green System Routine Sets include Green base coat, Green top coat sunshine, Degreaser for nail prep, Drying drops and one Green polish color.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 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 1 May. 2026.
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