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as in facade
a deceptively attractive external appearance
used a computer to give her astrological predictions the gloss of real science
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as in gleam
brightness created by light reflected from a surface
the surface has such a high gloss, you can see your face reflected in it
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as in to polish
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure
the action of the water will serve to gloss the seal's coat
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Recent Examples of gloss
Essence, 20 May 2025
Behind the gloss of aspirational social-media content are complex surgeries with real consequences.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 May 2025
Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 21 Jan. 2025
Haug suggests asking your colorist for a glossing toner over blonde highlights or an all-over blonde color.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Now 03 Make Up Forever Super Boost Lip Gloss
This gloss is perfect for people who love lip oils and are new to traditional glosses.
—Essence, 20 May 2025
Behind the gloss of aspirational social-media content are complex surgeries with real consequences.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 May 2025
Verb
Her make-up consisted of her signature smoky eye shadow and glossed nude lips, as Sanchez shared behind-the-scenes photos of her posing for the camera.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 21 Jan. 2025
Haug suggests asking your colorist for a glossing toner over blonde highlights or an all-over blonde color.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gloss
Noun
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Inspired by the lines and craftsmanship of the original arcades, its bold geometric facade and sweeping interiors host a John Lewis department store, serving as a modern counterpart to the grandeur of its Victorian neighbor.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Prioritize window placement early by considering exterior style, symmetry, and scale to ensure the facade feels balanced and visually pleasing.—
Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin,
Southern Living,
25 June 2025
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Dad sat up tall, waving both hands around to his neighbors, that big gleam across his face.—
Raj Tawney,
People.com,
15 June 2025
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On opening night, the soprano’s top notes blazed out with a cool gleam, but her lower and middle registers lacked the heft needed to punch through Strauss’s dense textures.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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Other procedures like polishing restorations, ceramic crowns, using elastics, orthodontic appliances, and so on can generate particles.—
Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Most people think stand-up comics spend decades polishing their act to get good at telling jokes.—
Nate Jackson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2025
Noun
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The film’s glossy veneer of confidence, much like that of its lead, belies an uncertainty.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2025
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Decades before that, piano key veneers and keyboards, billiard balls and other products began being made from plastics such as Bakelite instead of ivory.—
Anthony R. Cannella,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2025
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Gravina’s praise for his temperament amid the media glare also left one with the impression that the FIGC president can’t be on social media, where the reels of Gattuso’s press conference shenanigans have guaranteed virality.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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There are protectors that serve many different purposes, such as protecting your TV screen from cracks, reducing glare on your screen and protecting your TV from the elements. TV surface protection Most people who are buying a TV screen protector are looking for surface protection.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
18 June 2025
Verb
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Once the eggs are harvested, they’re gently rubbed over a metal screen to remove them from the fish’s ovaries, then rinsed, dried and salted before being packed away in blue tins.—
Kylie Williams,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2025
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Gently rub while rinsing to remove any dirt or excess fuzz.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
Verb
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According to Richie, her new chop was a result of hair damage from keratin treatments, which uses chemicals to smooth frizzy or curly hair.—
Bella Cacciatore,
Glamour,
27 June 2025
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Offering a civic-minded channel devoted to displaying democracy in action helped smooth the path for the pay TV industry’s expansion.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2025
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The sunscreen’s lightweight formula gives my skin a radiant glow instead of a chalky finish.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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To execute his signature summer glow, Turner reaches for Chanel Les Beiges Water Tint for fresh, sheer coverage.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
27 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Gloss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gloss. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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