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
Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2025
Again, the product description notes that there will be subtle variations in the glaze from piece to piece.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2025
PCMAG, 18 Mar. 2025
In this fun and interactive class, students will use coil, pinch and slab methods to create and glaze whimsical animal head plant pots to take home as an artistic memory and memento.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Dipped in Resin Prior to being loaded into the kiln, the plates are dipped into a glaze resin.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2025
Again, the product description notes that there will be subtle variations in the glaze from piece to piece.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2025
Verb
For example, the equipment menus are so dense with numbers that my eyes glaze over looking at it.
—PCMAG, 18 Mar. 2025
In this fun and interactive class, students will use coil, pinch and slab methods to create and glaze whimsical animal head plant pots to take home as an artistic memory and memento.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glaze
Noun
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While fine jewelry may contribute to her glow, Bailey says there are definitely a few other things making her radiate from the inside out — her son and and her career.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Those under clear, dark skies away from light pollution may see the glow of the aurora borealis low on the northern horizon from 11 U.S. states though a bright waxing gibbous moon may make sightings more difficult.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
Verb
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Processing the pictures, from coating the plate to presenting the developing image, can feel a bit like a ceremony.—
Marah Eakin,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Designed to deliver buildable volume and definition, the long-wear formula doesn’t smudge and has an innovative conical brush to coat every lash without clumping.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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With flushed cheeks extending from the apples to the temples, lips softly lined, and light-catching shimmer on the eyes, romantic glam elevates soft glam with a whimsical, spring-ready twist.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
8 May 2025
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When oil shimmers, add onion; cook, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent, 2-3 minutes.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2025
Verb
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In Pasto, a community gathers around varnishing — from old trade networks between harvesters, carpenters, and varnishers to fairs where artisans demonstrate their craft.—
Gabriela Molina Riascos,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2025
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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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Behind fast starts in the first two sets and strong finishes in the last two, the Warriors (13-1) further solidified their confidence as a leading Div. 1 title contender with another 3-0 sweep (25-16, 25-22, 25-18) over No. 4 Needham – this time in a gym none of them had ever won in before.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2025
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Meanwhile, the Dolphins will look to get back on track after a disappointing 8-9 finish in 2024, coach Mike McDaniel’s first sub-.500 record, despite the loss of several key players.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Use this on natural or color-treated hair in between hair glossing appointments—the deep blue pigments will work immediately to combat unwanted warm tones.—
Arden Fanning Andrews,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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Her makeup included bold brows, a dark smoky eye and a glossing lip with a hint of rosy cheeks.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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During that time, horses can be taken for a walk, petted or given a makeover that includes glittery hoof polish and tail braiding.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2025
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Even as a 19-year-old, his composure and technical polish on the ball in a struggling Southampton team had marked him out as the kind of press-resistant No 6 that every modern elite team wants.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Verb
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The finish on the paneling had all but dissolved with age so the firm opted to lacquer the paneling in a lighter color for a cheerier atmosphere.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2025
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Pennoyer added gentle vaults to the sides of the entry gallery’s plastered ceiling, which Cathey then had lacquered, commissioning églomisé artist Miriam Ellner to decorate the glass panels of the central lantern.—
Andrew Sessa,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Glaze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glaze. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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