as in glow
a smooth and shiny surface
The pot is covered with a bright red glaze. doughnuts with a chocolate glaze
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as in to coat
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Recent Examples of glaze
Mary Gilbert, CNN, 12 Feb. 2025
Freezing rain, which could coat some areas in a light glaze of ice, is also possible.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2025
Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Kusaka’s playful forms are most commonly seen in her ceramic pots, vases and vessels, often glazed with bright colors and decorated with whimsical geometric patterns.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2025
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Noun
At least a light glaze of ice — enough to make travel tricky — is possible anywhere from Oklahoma and Kansas through the Ohio Valley and Northeast through Thursday.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 12 Feb. 2025
Freezing rain, which could coat some areas in a light glaze of ice, is also possible.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2025
Verb
Wade Barrett took exception to this statement, calling out Cole for glazing Cena.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Kusaka’s playful forms are most commonly seen in her ceramic pots, vases and vessels, often glazed with bright colors and decorated with whimsical geometric patterns.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glaze
Noun
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This image features a deep field view of the Cassiopeia constellation immersed in the glow of ionized hydrogen gas, where the two small planetary nebulas can be found, Abell 6 and the larger HFG1.—
Miguel Claro,
Space.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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The re-re-inspection put the glow back on the Thai Moon.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The wheat and sunflowers that Viktor grew would coat the fields in color, green wheat in one season, golden flowers in another.—
Ross Peleh,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2025
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The breathable and form-fitting Nylon/Spandex liner is coated with nitrile (a synthetic rubber) for protection and grip.—
Nora Taylor,
Architectural Digest,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Featuring a variety of both shimmer and matte hues, these glide on for a natural, easy-to-blend look.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The masculine edge of the traditional Birkenstock silhouette is perfectly balanced with the feminine shimmer of gold, making these shoes a standout choice.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Both works underwent conservation at Harvard, with conservators Ellen Davis and Kate Smith noting that Two Human Beings had at one point been varnished, in a move inconsistent with Munch’s practice, and that Train Smoke had accumulated atmospheric grime and was in need of paint stabilization.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
6 Feb. 2025
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Red and brown cliffs, varnished by thousands of years of high-desert weather, towered on either side of me.—
Derek M. Norman,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2025
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To ensure the shrimp are perfectly plump and not tough, cook the shrimp hard on one side to get as much color as possible, then flip them and just kiss the other side to finish cooking.—
Liz Mervosh,
Southern Living,
26 Mar. 2025
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Inspired by the company’s Clear MG headphones, the chestnut metal finish is enhanced with a backlit logo that give the headphones a distinctive and modern look.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Full Glossing Mist, $58 In This Story Are hair glosses good for your hair?—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
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Sticky Honey-Soy Chicken Legs Bone-in, skin-on chicken legs glossed in a sticky honey mustard glaze strike the perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and delightfully savory.—
Jennifer Hope Choi,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Dark chocolate, rich prune, and vanilla ice cream flavors intermingle with crunchy red berries and layers of furniture polish, leather, and walnut wood.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Experiment with a few different shades to get that faux French manicure look, top with another layer of the milky polish—and your nails are officially red carpet ready.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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That space is anchored by a big blue table, lacquered in Japanese urushi by artist Jo Nagasaka.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
4 Mar. 2025
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Farrow & Ball’s Great White paint lacquers the walls, giving the space a subtle lavender glow.—
Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Glaze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glaze. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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