glazes 1 of 2

noun

plural of glaze
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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verb

present tense third-person singular of glaze
as in coats

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Recent Examples of glazes
Noun
The stoneware dishes, with their childlike design, candy-colored glazes, and divided compartments, might jog formative memories of Montessori sorting trays or vintage TV dinners. — Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026 Przenioslo also built the collection’s colors around Felix, selecting turquoise, brown and beige glazes inspired by his eyes and tabby coat. — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 Its endless build-your-own combinations allow customers to select from an extensive list of crusts, cheeses, proteins, sauces, veggies, spices and post-bake glazes and drizzles. — Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026 Ceramic Dishware Ceramics and pottery made before the 1970s often contain lead in glazes. — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 7 Aug. 2026 In savory dishes, guava’s sugar content aids in caramelizing marinated meats or can instantly brighten up sauces and glazes paired with proteins. — Su-Jit Lin, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2026 Sherry has a nutty flavor, and balsamic vinegar adds a rich, syrupy tang to glazes. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 July 2026 Winning has afforded him opportunities to sell and market a line of spice rubs, sauces, glazes, seasonings, baths, brines, and injectables. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glazes
  1. shines
  2. coats
  3. glows
  4. polishes
  5. finishes
  6. glosses
Noun
  • Where casting shines is in quickly dipping into an app without reaching for your phone and unlocking it, like updating a payment in the settlement app Splitwise or sending a quick message in WhatsApp.
    — Dominic Preston, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2026
  • That’s when the islands’ lush beauty shines, except for occasional afternoon showers.
    — Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of shines
Verb
  • Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until mixture coats the back of a spoon, about 1 minute.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The plush, balm-meets-mask formula coats lips in a comforting layer that keeps moisture from escaping overnight, with hyaluronic acid, minerals, and antioxidant-rich Berry Mix Complex helping soften dry, flaky skin.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of coats
Noun
  • Every nightfall is different — different seasonal colors, angels, weather, celestial glows, grasses and shadows.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The coating glows when exposed to light, with the intensity changing according to the pressure around it.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of glows
Verb
  • While a classic button-down shirt is always timeless, a peplum top offers the same wearability with a waist-defining silhouette that instantly polishes any bottom they’re paired with.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The PowerPaste polishes and protects more delicate surfaces, while the Tangerine Clean is more abrasive for serious scrubbing.
    — Brittany VanDerBill, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026
Definition of polishes
Noun
  • The new space is tailored around furnishings and finishes that convey the story of the firm’s history.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The interior features wood, leather finishes, moody tones, marble countertops and sports murals line the walls.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of finishes
Noun
  • Gersting also thought that copper, the color that ruled last fall, will continue its reign, as will low-maintenance glosses.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • That was a big thing that everyone in the salons would always be doing is getting the glosses.
    — Lauren Valenti, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
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“Glazes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glazes. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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