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verb

past tense of gloss

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glossed
Adjective
  • Style insiders are going all in on the look, too; fashion month’s crowds were awash in brushed knits, and New Yorkers of all stripes have pulled out their shaggiest jumpers as sweater weather has descended upon the city.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Made from 100 percent cotton with a fleece interior and a brushed flannel shell, the Legendary Whitetails Camp Night Jacket can be worn as a shirt or jacket, depending on the weather.
    Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2023
Adjective
  • Related Story For a more elevated aesthetic, Dotto notes they can also be worn raw or given a light wash to evoke the polished sophistication of formalwear.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 June 2025
  • There’s also concern that kids are becoming self-conscious earlier, pressured to present a polished image both on and offline.
    Dia Gallo, Parents, 17 June 2025
Verb
  • The mac and cheese is coated with buttery bubbly cheese and is just as comforting for these colder months.
    Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 25 Dec. 2024
  • The outer surfaces were then sanded, covered with rice paper, coated, painted, and polished to a smooth hydrodynamic finish.
    David Szondy, New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Teller, was a strong proponent of above ground nuclear testing to keep up with the Soviet Union, a goal that for him outweighed any potential risks to human health.
    Carol Sutton Lewis, Scientific American, 18 June 2025
  • Key Takeaways Matcha is a green tea that is finely ground into a powder and mixed with hot water.
    Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 18 June 2025
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“Glossed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glossed. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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