as in polishing
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 glossing
Critchley, glossing Julian of Norwich, draws a distinction between seeing and seeing through creation, but this is a false dichotomy.
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Christian Wiman, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Christian Wiman, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glossing
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Unlike other countries that merely export their commodities, Botswana has created jobs by developing a local diamond-cutting and polishing industry, alongside jewellery manufacturing.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Lint-free cotton cloths are best for polishing and buffing silver flatware and serving pieces.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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One of the officers can be seen rubbing his eye toward the end of the video.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Avoid aggressively rubbing to protect fabric fibers.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
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The smoothing system, a blend of ingredients, softens and moisturizes the hair’s cuticle to deeply condition, while the amino acid blend helps prevent breakage and keeps the scalp moisturized.—
Jamie Wilson,
Glamour,
20 Feb. 2026
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As the sensitive Pisces Moon meets romantic Venus, we may be drawn to kindness, simple pleasures, and smoothing rough edges.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Glossing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glossing. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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