as in polishes
a smooth and shiny surface
The pot is covered with a bright red glaze. doughnuts with a chocolate glaze
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Recent Examples of glazes
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
According to Robert Cantu, executive chef at Omni La Mansión del Río and Mokara Hotel & Spa in San Antonio, the flavor of overripe peaches really comes through when used in glazes and sauces.
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Gabi De La Rosa,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
For example, breading and deep-frying foods, or adding sugary glazes and coatings, can significantly increase their impact on blood sugar levels.
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Jillian Kubala,
Health,
5 June 2026
He is known for his mastery of natural glazes, mentorship of other artists, and dedication to a humble life despite his professional success.
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Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026
Modern glazes, however, often have the option to be made lead-free.
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Heather Bien,
Martha Stewart,
31 Mar. 2026
Due to recent warm temperatures, less than one inch of snow accumulation, but spotty glazes of ice is still possible to slick roads and bridges, NWS warns.
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Noelle Alviz-Gransee
march 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 Mar. 2026
Once the salt is fully removed to prevent the ceramic glazes from shattering, the items are expected to be featured at Singapore’s national museums, offering visitors a real glimpse into the city-state’s 700-year-old history.
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Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2026
Also, glazes typically don't last as long as a gloss.
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Tessa Petak,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
Winning has afforded him opportunities to sell and market a line of spice rubs, sauces, glazes, seasonings, baths, brines, and injectables.
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Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
According to Robert Cantu, executive chef at Omni La Mansión del Río and Mokara Hotel & Spa in San Antonio, the flavor of overripe peaches really comes through when used in glazes and sauces.
—
Gabi De La Rosa,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
For example, breading and deep-frying foods, or adding sugary glazes and coatings, can significantly increase their impact on blood sugar levels.
—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
5 June 2026
He is known for his mastery of natural glazes, mentorship of other artists, and dedication to a humble life despite his professional success.
—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026
Modern glazes, however, often have the option to be made lead-free.
—
Heather Bien,
Martha Stewart,
31 Mar. 2026
Due to recent warm temperatures, less than one inch of snow accumulation, but spotty glazes of ice is still possible to slick roads and bridges, NWS warns.
—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee
march 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 Mar. 2026
Once the salt is fully removed to prevent the ceramic glazes from shattering, the items are expected to be featured at Singapore’s national museums, offering visitors a real glimpse into the city-state’s 700-year-old history.
—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2026
Also, glazes typically don't last as long as a gloss.
—
Tessa Petak,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glazes
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Generating a test, refactoring a fragile selector or maintaining a test suite are the kinds of tasks where AI coding shines.
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Interior defensive line shines, edge rushers still growing One of the major surprises of the spring was Will Smith Jr.
Verb
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Mold still coats the walls along with holes in the ceiling.
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The rich blend of shea butter, murumuru butter, coconut oil, and vitamin C coats lips in lasting moisture overnight.
Noun
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The unusual auroras were photographed over Hokkaido, Japan, where observers captured diffuse red glows hanging low over the horizon.
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Come evening, the pizza oven glows or a local farm-to-table chef cooks as the light fades.
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Through processing that polishes the individual wool fibers, the technology allows wool to have more luster, a softer hand feel, drape and elastic recovery.
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Expect to see even tinier dots and minuscule French tips atop jelly polishes in summery shades like fuchsia and blood orange.
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Designers are curating dedicated accessory collections or reimagining signature styles in PVC and glossy finishes, from Chloé and Tory Burch to Diesel.
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Concrete or Polished Cement Concrete and polished cement floors come in a wide range of tones and finishes.
Noun
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From the best nude lipsticks to glosses with the right amount of shine, here are the products to use for Nina Park lips.
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Luckily, today’s affordable beauty is packed with countless high-shine glosses, dewy setting sprays, innovative concealers, and so much more—all of which deliver luxurious results without the luxury price tag.
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“Glazes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glazes. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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