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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
Heather Bien, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Primary Red High-gloss primary red is one of the hardest hues to pull off in a home.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 5 Jan. 2026
Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2025
The resulting record features Taff’s beautiful and reasonably raw covers of tunes by Prince, Bill Withers, U2 and Depeche Mode, for starters, all played for grit, not gloss.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 14 June 2025
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Noun
Add in a gloss for even more expansive style.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Primary Red High-gloss primary red is one of the hardest hues to pull off in a home.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
This year, as public patience wears thin, the city is trying a different tack: a PR campaign to gloss up the public image of lovebugs.
—Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2025
The resulting record features Taff’s beautiful and reasonably raw covers of tunes by Prince, Bill Withers, U2 and Depeche Mode, for starters, all played for grit, not gloss.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 14 June 2025
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So, try the spread at Trinquet, a cozy restaurant in the Old Town, the historic center where some facades date back to the medieval period.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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City staff is recommending that signage should be limited to one per façade for a total of four wall signs, city officials wrote in a planning report.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
9 Jan. 2026
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Your 4th House of Traditions gleams under today’s Full Moon, so private needs are potentially straining against public duties.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
3 Jan. 2026
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That smile could outshine the studio's gleam, the spark of resilience, hope and dream.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Jan. 2026
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But the majority of all diamonds – 90% – are cut and polished in India, which holds a towering tariff rate of 50%.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Prinbara Satin Maxi Skirt This satin maxi skirt is the definition of versatile—comfortable enough for all-day wear yet polished enough to anchor a night-out look.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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While in the United States, the price for porcelain veneers is typically in the range of $900 - $2,500 per tooth, major Turkish clinics typically do the same treatment for $220 to $440.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Here, design details like DaVinci roofing and Arriscraft Walnut brick veneer accent the various structures alongside a large swimming pool and hot tub, a ping-pong pavilion, and a grilling area.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
30 Oct. 2025
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Robitaille quickly picks her up, shooting a glare at her husband as their daughter begins to cry.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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The glare from the sun had been reflecting in the lenses and distracting Smith.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The constant friction of material rubbing on material wears the clothing out faster, so when there is more time, as in a regular or deep clean cycle, the garment fibers can wear down faster.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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The events occurred in and around the lawless border of Venezuela and Colombia, where spies, smugglers and gun runners rub shoulders and distrust their own shadow.—
Kevin G. Hall,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The result feels edgy yet wearable, blending neutral earth tones with a modern sheen.—
Kat Suico,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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Briefly, though, this winter had a different sheen.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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As a result, this is not a last-minute, turn-up-and-go destination, but experienced tour operators can help smooth the path.—
Holden Frith,
TheWeek,
9 Jan. 2026
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Check out more skin-smoothing K-beauty favorites below.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Gloss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gloss. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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