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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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
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
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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
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The town boasts architecturally-adorable features like small squares and pink granite and white stone facades, along with local boutiques and artisan products.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Sep. 2025
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The soft hum of Italian streets and historic marble facades swelled with cinema’s finest during the Venice Film Festival, providing the perfect backdrop for a conversation that feels as timeless as the city itself.—
Bruna Nessif,
Variety,
23 Sep. 2025
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The single-button power control is a favorite feature of our reviewer Williams, as well as the fluffy optic cleaner head that cleans and polishes her hard floors.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
25 Sep. 2025
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Next, the gel polishes themselves had to work with the specific wavelengths of the Olive & June lamp.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Specifically, Byron’s enthusiasm for Guinness — the beer and the family — rubs him the wrong way.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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Ray, grateful for the distraction, rubs my Lab behind his ears and tells me how much Michelle loved dogs.—
Ted Katauskas,
Outside,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Glosses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glosses. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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