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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 Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
Step five encourages the use of bond repair treatments as needed, while step six emphasizes the importance of conditioning products, such as a gloss or mask.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
Christian Wiman, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Make sure hair is fully saturated, follow the box instructions, and gloss after.
—Taryn Brooke, Glamour, 21 Nov. 2025
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Noun
With its high-gloss finish and bold, inky glaze, Anthropologie’s Rowen stoneware bundle is for the maximalist host.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
Step five encourages the use of bond repair treatments as needed, while step six emphasizes the importance of conditioning products, such as a gloss or mask.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
Make sure hair is fully saturated, follow the box instructions, and gloss after.
—Taryn Brooke, Glamour, 21 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gloss
Noun
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Covered in silvery industrial panels, with a door that closes flush against the façade, the four-story building stands out for its museumlike minimalism.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
15 Apr. 2026
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Its Edwardian façade and lantern-like corner portico have been carefully restored, a pleasing contrast to the immersive, maximalist interiors that 25hours pulls off so well.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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General Daily Insight for April 10, 2026 A friendly spark gleams over our current conversations.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2026
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Wessels catches gleams to follow not only in magical tales but in twinkling memories, sparkling wordplay, the films of silver-screen star Veronica Lake, and his charm of a daughter, the inspiration of a half-dozen poems that take their titles from spells.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The high-rise fit, chic cropped cut that hits above the ankle, and zip-front button closure read polished, especially in the darker wash (no whiskering or printing here).—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2026
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Their bestselling Regenerating Cleanser gently polishes away impurities and dullness to reveal a healthy-looking, radiant glow, clinically proven to make skin look brighter, smoother, more hydrated and pores look smaller.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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These land-use policies are presented with the veneer of equity, but higher land values primarily benefit those who already own property.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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As is often true of an Allbee play, cracks in the veneer open into chasms of striving, desire, betrayal and raw revelation.—
Steven Winn,
San Francisco Chronicle,
3 Apr. 2026
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Water, in every shade, shows up again and again — soft pink mornings, harsh midday glare, sunsets that bleed into the horizon.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
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The key window is April 10-20, when the comet is brightening but not yet too deeply embedded in the sun's glare.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Sara Aparacio, a resident cleaning expert at Homeaglow, equates scrubbing an appliance with an abrasive sponge to rubbing it with very fine sandpaper.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
11 Apr. 2026
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Blot — don’t rub — and avoid over-wetting the mattress, which can lead to mold growth if moisture gets trapped inside.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Officials from the base said the leak was discovered when installation staff saw a visible sheen and smelled fuel odors on Piscataway Creek within the boundaries of the base on March 23.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Recipe Tips For Cowboy Butter Meatballs Adding cornstarch and sugar to the sauce gives it that glossy sheen and ensures the sauce doesn’t break.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
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This strategy allows investors to smooth the impact of interest rate fluctuations over time.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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Process until smooth or close to smooth.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Gloss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gloss. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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