Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glazing
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This practice of coating paper with wax dates back through the 19th century, as a way to keep moisture and odors out of different food items.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2026 -
The sun comes out, coating the top layer of the icy snow with water, and suddenly, the track is a half-second faster.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Like most ’80s metal heroes who briefly lost their way in the late ’90s, Megadeth have spent the 21st century varnishing their legacy with what’s tried and true, delivering eight LPs since 2001 that all basically sound the same.—
Eli Enis,
Pitchfork,
26 Jan. 2026
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Critchley, glossing Julian of Norwich, draws a distinction between seeing and seeing through creation, but this is a false dichotomy.—
Christian Wiman,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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After polishing the piece, rinse it well and wash it with dish soap and water again to ensure all the cream is removed.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
9 Feb. 2026
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This gentle, sensitive-skin-friendly exfoliating sugar scrub helps to melt away makeup, excess oil, and buildup, all while buffing and polishing without stripping the skin.—
Melony Forcier,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
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Most notably, Paxton led numerous legal challenges against the Biden administration over immigration and border policies, often succeeding and burnishing his credentials as a conservative crusader.—
Thomas Beaumont,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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Most notably, Paxton led numerous legal challenges against the previous Joe Biden administration over immigration and border policies, often succeeding and burnishing his credentials as a conservative crusader.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Ohtani and Sugano, shining stars in Japan, were both first-round selections in the 2012 Nippon Professional Baseball draft.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2026
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Michael Pollan 60 Minutes Pollan commends Kennedy for shining a light on ultraprocessed foods.—
Sarah Koch,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Glazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glazing. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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