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as in facade
a deceptively attractive external appearance
used a computer to give her astrological predictions the gloss of real science
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as in gleam
brightness created by light reflected from a surface
the surface has such a high gloss, you can see your face reflected in it
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as in to polish
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure
the action of the water will serve to gloss the seal's coat
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Recent Examples of gloss
Abby Kass, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Better yet, choose a specific tire foam/shine product to give the tires a wet-look gloss and further protect the rubber compound against fading and cracking.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Sammy Feldblum, The Dial, 30 Jan. 2025
Kraft didn’t, however, admit to glossing right over all of his deficiencies and also failing to create a plan to develop the coach along with his team, once his initial plan for a successful succession went awry.
—Mike Jones, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Noun
This gloss comes in a ton of different shades and is 15% off right now.
—Abby Kass, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Better yet, choose a specific tire foam/shine product to give the tires a wet-look gloss and further protect the rubber compound against fading and cracking.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
Matthei has glossed the water problem as a shortage of political will rather than one of resources.
—Sammy Feldblum, The Dial, 30 Jan. 2025
Kraft didn’t, however, admit to glossing right over all of his deficiencies and also failing to create a plan to develop the coach along with his team, once his initial plan for a successful succession went awry.
—Mike Jones, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gloss
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Once it's completed, the removable floors, roof and detachable facades reveal this Marvel tribute in all its glory, for all to admire.—
Paul Brett,
Space.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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But disaffected ex-employees said the company’s facade of liberation hid something cultish.—
Devlin Barrett,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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As Jarrett revisited that encounter, a gleam entered his eyes.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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At about 100 times that distance, the optical gleam of Earth’s city lights would fade to black—better but still far short of even our next nearest star.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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As part of its comeback efforts, Farfetch has been polishing the machinery of the business as well, slashing clearance and markdown activity, and extending its free returns policy to 30 days.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
3 Apr. 2025
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Buff and Shine Next, a buffing wheel polishes the pieces to remove any rough edges or scratches.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 Mar. 2025
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The channel is verified by YouTube, giving it a veneer of authenticity, while Chaudhari proudly displays his YouTube gold award for hitting 1M subscribers.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
28 Mar. 2025
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The worst-case scenario has to do with the players who lost their rookie eligibility already, but still give the Giants the veneer of youth.—
Grant Brisbee,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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The butter-yellow rectangular frames add a subtle pop of color without being too bold, and the UV400 lenses help reduce glare while keeping your eyes protected.—
Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2025
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The national glare, to those working there, is getting old.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Pearl rubbed Broome’s back as the cart took off down the concourse.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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Adding to its innovation, the 'Monaco' integrates honeycomb thermoplastic heel technology, providing convenience by allowing natural motion without stiffness or rigidity, rubbing away material in other shoemakers usually.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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There’s no math or history class that can teach you how to smooth that over.—
Mary Frances Ruskell,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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Financial markets and the economy could be in for further turbulence, but the right dividend-paying stocks may help smooth the ride, according to Jefferies.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2025
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Millions of people in the United States, Canada, Europe, China and beyond were able to view the glow of the northern lights.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2025
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From his early Neptunes days to his current reign as Louis Vuitton’s Men’s Creative Director, he’s remained a masterclass in glow, grace, and reinvention.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Gloss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gloss. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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