GLAZES Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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verb

present tense third-person singular of glaze

as in coats

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Recent Examples of glazes

Noun

Each sculpture was developed through successive layers of clay that were fired repeatedly as glazes to create texture and shape. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026 This 12-day calendar comes with four lip glazes and eight rollerball fragrances. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 3 Nov. 2026 In This Article Hot dogs, pretzels, glazes, and dressings—mustard is a condiment of many uses. — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2026 Apple cider or sherry vinegar is a reasonable stand-in for sauces and glazes. — Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026 The stoneware dishes, with their childlike design, candy-colored glazes, and divided compartments, might jog formative memories of Montessori sorting trays or vintage TV dinners. — Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for glazes

Noun

Shirley and Derek both call out some clunky lift transitions (those lifts really leave a lot to be desired), but everyone agrees that Jackson’s commitment shines.

— Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026
Where casting shines is in quickly dipping into an app without reaching for your phone and unlocking it, like updating a payment in the settlement app Splitwise or sending a quick message in WhatsApp.

— Dominic Preston, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of shines

Verb

Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, the remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice, the remaining 1 teaspoon lemon zest, and the garlic, stirring until the butter is melted and coats the beans.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026
The rich, silky formula coats the lips with collagen-boosting peptides, Brazilian acai butter, and African mongongo butter to plump and lock in moisture, while lactic acid and hibiscus flower enzymes buff away dry, flaky texture.

— Tasha Nicole Smith, Allure, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of coats

Noun

Two small slots on each of those sides are there to hold available tritium vials so that the Apex V2 glows, making it (and the release buttons) easier to find in the dark.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026
Every nightfall is different — different seasonal colors, angels, weather, celestial glows, grasses and shadows.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of glows

Verb

Jajour has six in her kit, noting that polishes that complement your skin’s undertone keep your skin from looking flat and tired.

— Christina Middleton, Allure, 4 Nov. 2026
While a classic button-down shirt is always timeless, a peplum top offers the same wearability with a waist-defining silhouette that instantly polishes any bottom they’re paired with.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of polishes

Noun

Avoid high-maintenance, trendy floors like marble, carpet, and glossy finishes.

— Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 12 Nov. 2026
From the start of this rebuild with Giannis Antetokounmpo, the ongoing question had been about the lack of perimeter closer, a polished, proven, youthful, energetic go-to scorer able to create off the dribble in the tightest of finishes.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of finishes

Noun

Imbolc is a celebration referenced in one tenth-century legend (The Wooing of Emir), and in Cormac’s Glossary, a ninth-century manuscript containing explanations and glosses of about 14,000 Irish words.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026
Gersting also thought that copper, the color that ruled last fall, will continue its reign, as will low-maintenance glosses.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of glosses

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