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noun

Definition of glazenext
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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verb

as in to coat

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Recent Examples of glaze
Noun
The duck, brushed with a colatura (an Italian fish sauce) glaze, is served with vegetables and seasonal fruit and has already become a fan favorite. — Sonia Garza, Houston Chronicle, 30 Sep. 2026 Serve immediately with fresh basil, balsamic glaze, and more nutritional yeast, as desired. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
The batter comes together fast, and there’s no icing or glaze to fuss over—just a quick sift of powdered sugar. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 17 May 2026 Mix seeds into honey and glaze chicken thighs or salmon. — Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for glaze
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glaze
  1. glow
  2. coat
  3. shimmer
  4. varnish
  5. finish
  6. gloss
  7. polish
  8. lacquer
Noun
  • What sets this story apart, Nakajima says, is that Nobita, a human, ends up beneath the waves because he was bathed in the glow of the Adaptation Ray.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Every nightfall is different — different seasonal colors, angels, weather, celestial glows, grasses and shadows.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of glow
Verb
  • Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil Have cleansing oils left your skin feeling coated in a greasy film?
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The baits are around the size of a matchbox and coated with fishmeal to attract raccoons.
    — Eva Flowe October 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of coat
Noun
  • The shimmer of the dress was complemented by Johnson’s jewelry pieces, which included earrings, a ring and necklace courtesy of Roberto Coin, for whom Johnson serves as a global brand ambassador.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Gold glitter outlining on each tip adds an unexpected shimmer to the intricate design.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of shimmer
Verb
  • Although pest control companies offer lethal solutions such as carpenter bee traps or chemical treatments, the best way to keep carpenter bees from bugging you is using stained, sealed, varnished or treated wood in building projects.
    — Sarah Linn April 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Bringing a top-tier women’s sports event to the country and having its citizens watch women compete represented an opportunity to varnish its human-rights record, which has been criticized by several organizations regarding its treatment of women.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Definition of varnish
Noun
  • Each room is decorated differently, yet all have classic American touches and contemporary finishes.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Antetokounmpo’s ability to penetrate the defense and finish at the basket was on display, but so was his play-making ability.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of finish
Verb
  • Her makeup could not be prettier or more ideal for imitating, with its barely-there shimmer shadow, the softest possible wing, and gloss in what appears to be her natural lip color.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Even a side order of Southern collard greens comes as a surprise, cooked until tender, then glossed with butter rather than swimming in potlikker.
    — John Kessler, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of gloss
Noun
  • Nail Polish Pens Create your own nail art or tackle quick touch ups with precision polish pens that dry in about 60 seconds.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Lauren’s hairstylist Olivia Halpin also gave her a fishtail braid to add casual polish to the daytime look.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of polish
Verb
  • But scientists estimate that somewhere on the order of a billion kilograms of helium-3 are lacquered onto the lunar surface.
    — Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
  • The pieces of poultry are charred and lacquered to an almost midnight-black sheen.
    — Restaurant Critic, Houston Chronicle, 6 May 2026
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