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glossed

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verb

past tense of gloss

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for glossed
Adjective
  • Style insiders are going all in on the look, too; fashion month’s crowds were awash in brushed knits, and New Yorkers of all stripes have pulled out their shaggiest jumpers as sweater weather has descended upon the city.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Made from 100 percent cotton with a fleece interior and a brushed flannel shell, the Legendary Whitetails Camp Night Jacket can be worn as a shirt or jacket, depending on the weather.
    Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2023
Adjective
  • Daisy Edgar-Jones’ style file consists of contemporary boho looks via Chloé’s ruffles upon ruffles, polished downtown cool girl fits by way of Magda Butrym and Our Legacy, and red carpet bangers courtesy of Victoria Beckham, 16Arlington, and Givenchy.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Blow dry your hair upside down and add a bit of a loose wave for a less polished look.
    Felicity Carter, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The outer surfaces were then sanded, covered with rice paper, coated, painted, and polished to a smooth hydrodynamic finish.
    David Szondy, New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024
  • The mac and cheese is coated with buttery bubbly cheese and is just as comforting for these colder months.
    Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 25 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • There's a Lawrenceville location, too. ☕️ Pro tip: Sip slowly to avoid a mouthful of finely ground sludge at the bottom of the cup.
    Ryan Deto, Axios, 24 Feb. 2025
  • What to order: The Malay Roll is ground chicken with tofu skin, fried and served with sweet and chili sauce for $8.95.
    Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Glossed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glossed. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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