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
Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
People have glazed over the fact that the shooter was confused in their gender identity.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
Emblazoned with eye-catching brand logos and glossy glaze finishes, each one-of-a-kind piece is handmade and finished with a golden rim for sophistication.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Currently, according to Applebee's website, menu items include bourbon street chicken and shrimp, hot honey glazed chicken and blackened Cajun salmon.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
People have glazed over the fact that the shooter was confused in their gender identity.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
The sweet and tangy apple glaze in this recipe has a hint of heat from cayenne pepper.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
Emblazoned with eye-catching brand logos and glossy glaze finishes, each one-of-a-kind piece is handmade and finished with a golden rim for sophistication.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glaze
Noun
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Stretching to the pointed edge of the property is a 62-foot-long rectangular infinity pool adorned with mosaic tiles in swirling shapes that mimic the greenish glow of bioluminescence.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
3 Oct. 2025
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With an adequate amount of vitamin D, good sun protection, a fewer step routine and better eating habits, the glow is continuous.—
Samantha Mims,
Essence,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In this recipe, country music star Lainey Wilson draws on her Louisiana roots, rolling the regional sausage into balls before coating them in breadcrumbs and frying until crispy on the outside, but still tender inside.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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Oil the entire pan Once the pan is clean, use a kitchen or paper towel to coat it with a thin layer of oil (emphasis on thin).—
Julie Harans,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Evening light spills across the pollinator gardens—alive with bees, hummingbirds, and the occasional wandering chicken—before dissolving into the shimmer of the Mackinac Bridge.—
Christine Chitnis,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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The sun had barely risen over the Arabian Sea, casting a pale gold shimmer across the water as a small fishing boat rocked gently on the swells.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 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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Cotton or linen blends work if treated with a water-repellant finish (like Scotchgard), while Polyester, nylon, or olefin (polypropylene) are strong, budget-friendly, and inherently stain resistant.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
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Key elements range from Cipollino marble to bronze finishes.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
1 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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Tights, namely, give any outfit instant polish.—
Abbey Hudetz,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Finish with a topcoat, like OPI GelColor Intelli-Gel Super Gloss, to lock the polish and gems in place.—
Abby Dupes,
Allure,
26 Sep. 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 4 Oct. 2025.
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