Synonyms of glazes

glazes 1 of 2

noun

plural of glaze

as in polishes

a smooth and shiny surface

The pot is covered with a bright red glaze.

doughnuts with a chocolate glaze

Related Words

• polishes
• shimmers
• shines
• glows
• finishes
• sparkles
• lusters
• luminances
• glosses
• sheens
• glints
• twinkles
• gleams
• glares
• burnishes
• glimmers
• glistens
• irradiations
• illuminations
• blinks
• luminosities
• radiances
• brilliances
• flickers
• luminescences
• iridescences
• refulgences
• radiancies

Dissimilar Words

• obscurities
• glooms

glazes

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verb

present tense third-person singular of glaze

as in coats

Related Words

• coats
• varnishes
• lacquers
• glosses
• polishes
• rubs
• burnishes
• shines
• slicks
• furbishes
• dresses
• smooths
• finishes
• veneers
• buffs
• sands
• japans
• sleeks
• grinds
• brightens
• bones
• faces
• files
• smoothens
• scrubs
• sandblasts
• sandpapers
• scrapes
• scours
• bobs
• laps
• rasps

Dissimilar Words

• ruffles
• roughens
• roughs (up)
• scuffs (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of glazes

Noun

In savory dishes, guava’s sugar content aids in caramelizing marinated meats or can instantly brighten up sauces and glazes paired with proteins. — Su-Jit Lin, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2026

Sherry has a nutty flavor, and balsamic vinegar adds a rich, syrupy tang to glazes. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 July 2026

Their brilliant glazes, available in deep crimson and chartreuse, add an unexpected bohemian accent. — Clara Hillis, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2026

Winning has afforded him opportunities to sell and market a line of spice rubs, sauces, glazes, seasonings, baths, brines, and injectables. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 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

He is known for his mastery of natural glazes, mentorship of other artists, and dedication to a humble life despite his professional success. — Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026

Modern glazes, however, often have the option to be made lead-free. — Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026

Due to recent warm temperatures, less than one inch of snow accumulation, but spotty glazes of ice is still possible to slick roads and bridges, NWS warns. — Noelle Alviz-Gransee march 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Mar. 2026