Synonyms of glazes

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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

Think visible throwing marks and uneven glazes that shift slightly from piece to piece. — Angela Tafoya, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2026

Przenioslo also built the collection’s colors around Felix, selecting turquoise, brown and beige glazes inspired by his eyes and tabby coat. — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Its endless build-your-own combinations allow customers to select from an extensive list of crusts, cheeses, proteins, sauces, veggies, spices and post-bake glazes and drizzles. — Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026

Ceramic Dishware Ceramics and pottery made before the 1970s often contain lead in glazes. — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 7 Aug. 2026

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

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