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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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Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 12 Aug. 2024
Instead, opt for one of the three medium gloss finishes, such as eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2024
Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 27 Dec. 2023
Get the recipe > Espresso Waffles with Mocha Drizzle
Espresso powder and almond flour give a bittersweet edge to these waffles, which are glossed with a decadent sauce of coffee, condensed milk, and dark chocolate.
—Megan Zhang, Saveur, 21 Dec. 2023
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Noun
Black models get a lustrous gray roof and A-pillars while other colors get gloss black roofs.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 12 Aug. 2024
Instead, opt for one of the three medium gloss finishes, such as eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2024
Verb
Zappos also has classic Hunter glossed rain boots for dreary in-between weather, and for drier days, the stylish Bearpaw Emma Tall Youth Boots are as low as $20 right now.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 27 Dec. 2023
Get the recipe > Espresso Waffles with Mocha Drizzle
Espresso powder and almond flour give a bittersweet edge to these waffles, which are glossed with a decadent sauce of coffee, condensed milk, and dark chocolate.
—Megan Zhang, Saveur, 21 Dec. 2023
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“Gloss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gloss. Accessed 10 Sep. 2024.
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