silvering

verb

present participle of silver
as in frosting

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  1. frosting
  2. dimming
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  • Sour cream frosting is great for dolloping or spreading on sheet cakes, cupcakes, or sugar cookies.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 14 July 2026
  • This is a classic springtime dessert made with tangy cream cheese frosting and two layers of dense, moist cake made with plenty of grated carrot for texture and flavor.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
Definition of frosting
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  • Merger and acquisition activity fell 56% year-on-year to 16 transactions, and local bourses, while flat on the conflict, have missed the AI optimism lifting markets elsewhere, dimming IPO prospects for the region’s larger startups.
    — Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 13 July 2026
  • This happened around 8 years ago, and the galaxy has yet to show any sign of dimming.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of dimming
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“Silvering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silvering. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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