gloss (over)

verb

Definition of gloss (over)next
1
as in to excuse
to make (something) seem less bad by offering excuses I don't want to gloss over her misbehavior, but keep in mind that she's been under a lot of stress lately

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2
as in to ignore
to dismiss as of little importance this biographer tends to gloss over his subject's many character flaws

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gloss (over)
  1. excuse
  2. ignore
  3. justify
  4. forgive
  5. explain
  6. overlook
  7. explain away
Verb
  • If things get heated or unproductive, politely excuse yourself.
    Jane Hanson, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
  • Claiming 'Cruel' Treatment In Jail Ahead Of Retrial Sean 'Diddy' Combs Turns 55: His Jail Birthday Menu and Latest Legal Woes Daniel Penny Showed 'Indifference' During Subway Choking, Prosecutor Says Whitaker noted that the juror had asked to be excused once before.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of excuse
Verb
  • Spider-Man is too big a property, with far too much potential and too many fantastic stories to tell, for Sony to ignore the value of any property for long, regardless of the shelving of the SSU for now.
    Mark Hughes, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • For someone to single out sports betting as uniquely damaging is disingenuous and ignores the broader context of how Americans allocate discretionary income.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of ignore
Verb
  • Their grievances justify lawbreaking, havoc, rampage.
    Matthew Continetti, National Review, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Confused and annoyed, he’s taken to Colonel Watson Smith (Anthony Howell) to justify his allegiance.
    Lincee Ray, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of justify
Verb
  • Fickell could be forgiven for allowing his mind to wander.
    Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Recommended The Monitor's View Thanksgiving as forgiving Russian and Syrian jets targeted rebel positions in Aleppo and health care facilities in Idlib Monday, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, which reports over 500 civilian and combatant fatalities since Nov. 27.
    Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of forgive
Verb
  • This may explain the presence of the porcelain bowl fragment found on Mount Zion.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
  • The star explained that exercising routinely was necessary because her body had to be conditioned for the flying stunts.
    Latoya Gayle, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of explain
Verb
  • Notably, Cowboy Carter was overlooked in the 2024 Country Music Association Awards nominations, which triggered conversations about inclusivity within the country music industry, but also expanded visibility for Black Country artists.
    Sughnen Yongo, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Set in an old Victorian castle, which is pretty cool in and of itself, the property overlooks the stunning Lake Mohonk and boasts spacious rooms that are truly accommodating for families.
    Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of overlook
Verb
  • The historical echoes are not easily explained away.
    Lenora Chu, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Dec. 2024
  • There can be no scapegoating of a position group as was the case explaining away the ugly 2023 performance.
    Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of explain away
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