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
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
Hot dogs, pretzels, glazes, and dressings—mustard is a condiment of many uses.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 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
However, due to the small amounts of ammonia present in gloss formulas, glazes will be the most gentle choice.
—Tessa Petak, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
The menu at Randy’s Donuts includes a selection of old-school doughnuts, including raised, buttermilk and cake doughnuts with a variety of additions — think chocolate, maple, vanilla and cherry glazes and crumb, sprinkle and sugar toppings.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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
Hot dogs, pretzels, glazes, and dressings—mustard is a condiment of many uses.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 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
However, due to the small amounts of ammonia present in gloss formulas, glazes will be the most gentle choice.
—Tessa Petak, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
The menu at Randy’s Donuts includes a selection of old-school doughnuts, including raised, buttermilk and cake doughnuts with a variety of additions — think chocolate, maple, vanilla and cherry glazes and crumb, sprinkle and sugar toppings.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glazes
Verb
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Ngo coats the nail with a matte primer, which creates a smooth base, before buffing eye shadow across the surface with a nail sponge.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
27 Apr. 2026
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Algae coats the native eelgrass.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Interior defensive line shines, edge rushers still growing One of the major surprises of the spring was Will Smith Jr.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Sandy shines, Marlins win to launch latest season of budget-ball // Sister Jean gone.—
Greg Cote
April 19,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Come evening, the pizza oven glows or a local farm-to-table chef cooks as the light fades.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The blue-white light of the star Spica will be visible twinkling to the upper right of the lunar disk in the constellation Virgo, while the red supergiant Arcturus glows to its upper left in Bootes.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Broncos went 15-4 last year, testing the expiration dates on miracle finishes, while suffocating opponents with a relentless defense.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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On the girls side, Kessler has led University to seven CIF-SS runner-up finishes, all in the top division.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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From there, Sharrow thins down its propeller to precise specification with a five-axis CNC machine and polishes it.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Apr. 2026
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Their bestselling Regenerating Cleanser gently polishes away impurities and dullness to reveal a healthy-looking, radiant glow, clinically proven to make skin look brighter, smoother, more hydrated and pores look smaller.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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While hair glosses and hair glazes are extremely similar, there are a few key differences.—
Tessa Petak,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Glazes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glazes. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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