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as in facade
a deceptively attractive external appearance
used a computer to give her astrological predictions the gloss of real science
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as in gleam
brightness created by light reflected from a surface
the surface has such a high gloss, you can see your face reflected in it
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as in to polish
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure
the action of the water will serve to gloss the seal's coat
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Recent Examples of gloss
Carolina A. Miranda, ARTnews.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Although his poll numbers would sometimes rally, especially in the first shock of the coronavirus pandemic, the gloss never lasted.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
Angel Saunders, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Maybe between spritzing on Sol de Janeiro or Dior Sauvage Elixir, and perhaps glossing on Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm, picking out a Halloween costume is just low on the priority list.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 1 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Where the original photorealists reflected on the gloss of consumerism, Gonzalez depicts its bleak endpoint.
—Carolina A. Miranda, ARTnews.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Although his poll numbers would sometimes rally, especially in the first shock of the coronavirus pandemic, the gloss never lasted.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
Verb
Her hair was styled in a shoulder-length, wavy bob, and her makeup was fun and flirty with a bit of shimmer on her eyelids, rosy cheeks and gloss on her lips.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Maybe between spritzing on Sol de Janeiro or Dior Sauvage Elixir, and perhaps glossing on Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm, picking out a Halloween costume is just low on the priority list.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 1 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gloss
Noun
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Both share similar pointed turrets and feature small windows along the facade.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
4 Feb. 2025
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Step through the red-brick facade any morning of the week for a coffee and a nosh—and don’t miss out on the latkes served with applesauce and sour cream or the matzo ball soup.—
Eliseé Browchuk,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2025
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Enhanced with moisturizing fatty acids that impart a dewy gleam at any age, the formulation also contains sea daffodil extract to brighten dark spots.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
21 Jan. 2025
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The gleam in Danson’s eye in that final moment suggested a show, and an actor, with many exciting years left.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
15 Jan. 2025
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Gentle physical exfoliants can also help polish away dead skin without irritation.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
4 Feb. 2025
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This prompt works wonders for polishing your work and pointing out improvements.—
Kim Komando,
Fox News,
3 Feb. 2025
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The treatment the companies were marketing was experimental, but its promoters had the veneer of legitimacy.—
John Carreyrou,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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All of it’s a cover, and the veneer of confidence is wearing thin.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
21 Jan. 2025
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These new lights will help prevent glare, while having the ability to provide LED light shows in different colors.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Jan. 2025
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His visual style, influenced by painters Salvador Dali, Van Gogh and Raja Ravi Varma, is noted for its distinctive use of glares, flares and vibrant colors.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Much like Santa’s reindeer, every four-legged team member boasts a unique personality, and some love a belly rub before or after a tour.—
Shauna Farnell,
The Denver Post,
29 Jan. 2025
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During her younger years, her daughter preferred the gentle in-person wakeup shoulder rubs from her mom to get her up.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
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On his way to the Barcelona bench, Flick stopped him and had a friendly chat with Yamal to smooth things over.—
Pol Ballús,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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Your giftee can dot the eye serum around her eyes in the morning, blending with the cooling, rolling metal applicator, and smooth the other serum over the rest of her face and decolletage when she's done.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
24 Jan. 2025
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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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On February 7, a rare and powerful Neptune-North Node conjunction in Pisces occurs and will cast a mystical glow upon your destiny.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Gloss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gloss. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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