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
Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
Winter weather advisories have been issued for Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia, where a glaze of ice and a dusting of snow is forecast for Tuesday morning.
—Max Golembo, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2025
Use it to glaze ham, turkey, or even drizzle it over roasted root vegetables for a wow factor.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 2 Jan. 2025
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Noun
From Friday night to Saturday morning, forecasters said a glaze of ice may appear in parts of Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont and New Hampshire.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
Winter weather advisories have been issued for Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia, where a glaze of ice and a dusting of snow is forecast for Tuesday morning.
—Max Golembo, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
Roast for 25 minutes at 340 degrees until cooked through and glazed.
—Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2025
Use it to glaze ham, turkey, or even drizzle it over roasted root vegetables for a wow factor.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glaze
Noun
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Wash off any residue with warm water and enjoy the glow.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
3 Feb. 2025
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Whether roasting marshmallows, telling campfire stories or simply enjoying the glow of a crackling fire, fire pits make outdoor living cozy and inviting year-round.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
1 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The same color, but at a 50 percent saturation, also coats the house's exterior.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2025
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Pennies used to be made entirely of copper but the government switched to producing pennies that were 98 percent zinc and just coated in copper after the coins began disappearing when Americans began hoarding them to be repurposed as copper washers.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Jennifer Lopez Is Already Tapping Into Her Winter Style: See Her Cozy, Monochrome Look The Kiss of the Spider Woman actress went ultra-femme in a glittery pink number, while Medina wore sheer black with shimmer.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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The fluorescent shimmer was discovered around 11 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, along State Road 29, and an equally sinister blue smoke hovered above.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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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Under the apartment’s roof, for example, cellulose insulation boards were left exposed, and then varnished, without being concealed behind drywall.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
10 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The shiny black patent finish on this pair, for example, looks super high-class like a pair of expensive heels.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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The finish is refreshing and crisp, with lingering fruity notes.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
25 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Kraft didn’t, however, admit to glossing right over all of his deficiencies and also failing to create a plan to develop the coach along with his team, once his initial plan for a successful succession went awry.—
Mike Jones,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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At Carolina Herrera, lightly glossed plum lip stains took centre stage, while at Grace Ling, lips were dressed in an understated nude, blurred at the edges.—
Rebecca Fearn,
refinery29.com,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The verdict: Its flavor was nothing short of despicably vile, which made Orly’s nail-biting polish both a gift and a curse along my journey to end my bad habit.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
30 Jan. 2025
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With old-school polish and technique, the songwriter-producer has helped some of pop's biggest names score successes by blending retro and modern styles.—
Gail Mitchell,
Billboard,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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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The chicken wings could be the best of the bunch, with crisp skin lacquered in a sweet and spicy brown sugar glaze.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Nov. 2024
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“Glaze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glaze. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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