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verb

past tense of glaze

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Recent Examples of glazed
Adjective
Vertical slats of glazed terra-cotta on ARO’s addition block the glare, soften the surface, and stripe the view from inside the gallery. Justin Davidson, Curbed, 14 Apr. 2026 Her aim was to reinvigorate Cyprus's crafts—reshaping earth red terra-cotta jugs into glazed tableware and sculptural vases, or placing Lefkara lace on linen separates and bags. Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
The crock is salt-glazed, giving it a coarser texture than a smoother zinc glaze. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for glazed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glazed
Adjective
  • True ceramic and ceramic-coated pans are often touted as a safer alternative to Teflon pans.
    Ryan Brennan June 2, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
  • The only caveat is that ceramic-coated cookware, like Teflon, isn’t designed for high-heat and degrades over time.
    Ryan Brennan June 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Reaching the island is all part of the fun too, requiring you to hop aboard a vintage, slickly varnished wooden boat at Balmaha and schedule a pick-up time for the way back.
    Rosie Conroy, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • When asked about their initial reaction to being asked to serve on the jury, most waxed poetic about art and film and gratitude.
    Rachel Handler, Vulture, 12 May 2026
  • The waxed, slightly distressed exterior does a solid job of hiding scuffs and offers enough water resistance to handle light rain without issue.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • But some historians have argued that this glossed a scheme to provide a bastion for British sea power in the eastern seas.
    Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Unlike traditional cheesecake, which is baked low and slow in a water bath for a smooth, dense finish, Basque cheesecake embraces rustic charm with a burnished top, cracks and all.
    Amisha Gurbani, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Instead of needing to overcome the one-time stigma of tiny Gonzaga, Lloyd enjoyed a burnished reputation, having spent so much time with inarguably one of the standard bearers of the sport.
    Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Waldorf was used to seeing Shackelford addressing staff at the front of a conference room, polished in a suit and tie.
    Kavitha Surana, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
  • The lightweight fabric is breathable while still offering the same relaxed-yet-polished look as the cashmere style.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Adjective
  • The three-piece set includes a quilt and two pillowcases made from a premium blend of brushed microfiber, which results in a silky-smooth, lightweight texture that provides warmth, comfort, and breathability when temperatures start to rise.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Spanx AirEssentials Brushed Full-Zip Jacket Not to be missed, this zip-up jacket — complete with an ultra-soft brushed interior and stately mock neckline — offers a more sophisticated take on travel day dressing.
    Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Buddhist, recently widowed, and a successful artist, Rose is ditsy and rather eccentric, but is grounded by a 13-year-old step-granddaughter.
    The Know, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
  • Clemens had two chances to complete the feat but popped up in the seventh inning and then grounded out to second to end the eighth.
    Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026

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“Glazed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glazed. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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