silvering

verb

present participle of silver
as in frosting

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  1. frosting
  2. dimming
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  • This dessert is a triple-layer pumpkin spice cake that has been dressed up with some cream cheese frosting, creating the perfect blend of sweet and spice.
    — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Customers generally agree that the cream cheese frosting is rich with a good consistency and not too sweet.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of frosting
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  • Scientists have struggled to explain this dimming for some time, but finally a team of researchers from Syracuse University may have solved this puzzle.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • These zones adjust their brightness according to the content on screen, dimming darker areas while maintaining brightness in highlights.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of dimming
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“Silvering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silvering. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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