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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
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
The gloss will first be available exclusively in pop-up stores across the United States during the SZA's Grand National Tour beginning on April 19 (the pop-up will be open to all fans regardless of ticket status).
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 16 Apr. 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
The gloss balm features a comfortable, non-sticky formula, which is infused with hydrating hyaluronic acid, moisturizing tucuma butter, plumping ginger and ceramides and peptides to plump lips and smooth lip lines.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
The gloss will first be available exclusively in pop-up stores across the United States during the SZA's Grand National Tour beginning on April 19 (the pop-up will be open to all fans regardless of ticket status).
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 16 Apr. 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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Late on Thursday, Dolton Village Trustee Stanley Brown took in the church’s facade from beneath his black cap.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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While this might create a show-stopping facade, bigger isn’t always better.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2025
Noun
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Super fine golden pearls give a gorgeous gleam while coconut, avocado and argan oils, plus squalane and vitamin E nourish skin and add radiance.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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On closer inspection, the gleam was a stainless-steel ring, bolted onto what seemed to be a large metal drum.—
Maddy Crowell,
Harpers Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Instead of replacing her creativity, AI amplified it by providing structured and consistent feedback, giving her more time to polish her jokes.—
Jeanne Beatrix Law,
The Conversation,
7 May 2025
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Polish with Microfiber Cloth Use a microfiber cloth to polish the mirror after squeegeeing.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Yet, beneath this veneer of profit lies a grim human cost.—
Nadia Ahmad,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2025
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Yet beneath this veneer of success, many executives experience quiet frustration and boredom.—
Isabelita Castilho,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Restoring the luster Nordstrom department stores once had, and getting out from under the glare of Wall Street, is the basis for Nordstrom going private.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
16 May 2025
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The Supremes mostly sidestepped the core issue — for now While the media’s glare is on birthright citizenship, the justices carefully avoided a direct judgment on the 14th Amendment’s Citizenship clause on Thursday.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
Verb
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To reduce the risk of sticking or sacrificing any of your fish to the flames, rub the grill grates generously and preheat the grill well in advance.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2025
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The project has been anchored by the relentless efforts of Wood and Orr, experts in rubbing elbows and working a crowd and the phones.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2025
Verb
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The Red Sox may be hoping a similar meeting in Kansas City can smooth things over with their star player.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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Her super long ponytail, which was teased and smoothed with Tangle Teezer’s Ultimate Detangler Chrome, is not-so-rudely interrupted by tiers of bulbous rings of red hair.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
5 May 2025
Noun
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While fine jewelry may contribute to her glow, Bailey says there are definitely a few other things making her radiate from the inside out — her son and and her career.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Those under clear, dark skies away from light pollution may see the glow of the aurora borealis low on the northern horizon from 11 U.S. states though a bright waxing gibbous moon may make sightings more difficult.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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“Gloss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gloss. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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