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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, 15 Apr. 2026
Thereās no gloss, and people love it.
—Marcus Mumford, Time, 15 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
While Calderone leans across her oxblood lacquer island in the April issue and embraces high-gloss ceilings in the media room of her Tribeca apartment, this month Grattan stands commandingly before a parrot green lacquer frame that merges with its equally colorful surroundings.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
Thereās no gloss, and people love it.
—Marcus Mumford, Time, 15 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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Historic preservation is often dismissed as nostalgia, the hobby of people who prefer old facades to modern needs.—
Israel Melendez Ayala,
Time,
6 May 2026
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My mosaic facade, titled Human Dignity Shall Be Inviolable, covers the German pavilion at scale.—
Pablo Larios,
Artforum,
6 May 2026
Noun
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The chef Eric Ripert and his partner, Maguy Le Coze, understand that space and time are as much luxuries as the commitment to craft and decades of dedication that give each plate here a consummate gleam.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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But here the songs are crystal clear, with the clean surfaces and spick-and-spam gleam of a factory floor.—
Andrew Ryce,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The secret to staying polished on hot, sticky summer days?—
Jacquelyn McGilvray,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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While rivals like the Tacoma and Colorado constantly reinvent themselves, Nissan tends to take the long road by refining, tweaking, and polishing instead of blowing everything up every few years.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 May 2026
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Each one features expansive picture windows or a private terrace and is decked out with leathers, wood veneers, and marbles.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Comedians like Short may maintain an unphasable veneer but often, a well of intention and intelligence lies beneath.—
Madeleine Janz,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Other communities, such as Malibu, have developed ordinances to reduce glare and artificial light, as has Joshua Tree National Park, a star-gazing haven that is designated an International Dark Sky Park.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Overhead on a dimmer plus task lamp to reduce glare and overstimulation.—
Alena Conley,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
Verb
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These dogs may rub their eyes excessively due to discomfort and corneal ulcers can also develop.—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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Pettis took out a paper towel and began rubbing the paints together on the easel.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
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Cameras now deploy ever higher frame rates, as seen in the uncanny sheen of blockbusters by James Cameron and Peter Jackson, and films are shot, shown, and restored on ever higher resolutions (4K, 8K, and beyond).—
Dennis Lim,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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These have a rubbery exterior with a sheen of oil, and a bland custard inside.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The complementary conditioner dials up the moisture with shea butter, murumuru butter, and amino acids to smooth and strengthenāleaving hair soft, bouncy, and ready for styling.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
28 Apr. 2026
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Its benefits span from firming and lift to smoothing texture and tone.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Gloss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gloss. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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