GLOSSES Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

glosses 1 of 2

noun

plural of gloss

as in facades

a deceptively attractive external appearance used a computer to give her astrological predictions the gloss of real science

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glosses

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of gloss

as in polishes

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 glosses

Noun

From the best nude lipsticks to glosses with the right amount of shine, here are the products to use for Nina Park lips. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 12 May 2026 Luckily, today’s affordable beauty is packed with countless high-shine glosses, dewy setting sprays, innovative concealers, and so much more—all of which deliver luxurious results without the luxury price tag. — Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026 While hair glosses and hair glazes are extremely similar, there are a few key differences. — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026 Complement your new set with a MAC lip liner and lipstick kit, which can be layered underneath either of the Yves Saint Laurent glosses. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 24 Dec. 2025 There’s no denying that 2025 was a big year for blush blindness and a full-fledged renaissance of juicy lip combos—balms, glosses, stains, liners, and everything in between. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2025 Her powder of choice was Hourglass, with lips defined by MAC Chestnut liner and glosses from MAC (Oyster Girl) and Milani. — Larry Stansbury, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025 This assortment will include body creams and lotions, fragrance mists, Wallflower diffusers, PocketBac hand sanitizers, lip products such as glosses and scrubs, hand soaps, as well as 3-wick candles, according to Schumacher. — Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Aug. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for glosses

Noun

Building facades don't just look weathered and soot-stained, graffiti is scrawled on them and posters are peeling off them.

— Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
With rusted machinery and derelict buildings, the quiet silhouette of Kennecott's faded crimson facades are all that remains of this town weathered by harsh Alaskan winters.

— Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026

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While a classic button-down shirt is always timeless, a peplum top offers the same wearability with a waist-defining silhouette that instantly polishes any bottom they’re paired with.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
The PowerPaste polishes and protects more delicate surfaces, while the Tangerine Clean is more abrasive for serious scrubbing.

— Brittany VanDerBill, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026