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
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
Bright red is the classic choice for Christmas, but moodier berry shades and glittery glosses can feel just as festive.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 4 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
Noun
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
Bright red is the classic choice for Christmas, but moodier berry shades and glittery glosses can feel just as festive.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 4 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
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Just a few blocks away, however, neighborhoods like Jalatlaco feel noticeably quieter, with residential streets, cobblestones, and colorful facades.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2026
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For the first time, thanks to Kent, trees were planted next to the facades of buildings.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
17 Jan. 2026
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Use jelly polishes atop an opaque base!—
Rebecca Norris,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
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The vacuum has a fluffy optic cleaner head that not only cleans but also polishes hard floors.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
23 Dec. 2025
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This might happen because antler rubs strip bark away, revealing lignin-rich inner wood that reemits the longer wavelengths in a way bark does not.—
Anirban Mukhopadhyay,
Scientific American,
21 Jan. 2026
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Unfortunately, Martin’s blunt and borderline rude bedside manner rubs the quirky, needy locals the wrong way, including schoolteacher Louisa Gavin (Abigail Spencer).—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Glosses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glosses. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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