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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as in to coat
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Recent Examples of glaze
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
And as for confectioner's glaze, which is responsible for candy corn's shiny finish, this product is derived from bug secretion.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
Bon Appétit, 20 Nov. 2024
Crispy octopus glazed with tare was on the menu at the game.
—Lisa Shames, Chicago Tribune, 25 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Bake and Finish: While the apple tart is warm, brush on an apricot glaze and let cool a bit.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
And as for confectioner's glaze, which is responsible for candy corn's shiny finish, this product is derived from bug secretion.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
Verb
It's glazed with a mixture of ketchup and sugar and vinegar, and also some hot sauce.
—Bon Appétit, 20 Nov. 2024
Crispy octopus glazed with tare was on the menu at the game.
—Lisa Shames, Chicago Tribune, 25 Nov. 2024
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This also is a good time to see some planets in our solar system, including Mars, which is getting closer to Earth each night and will become a little bit brighter each night with its reddish, yellow glow, Tyler says.Chandelis Duster, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
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Explore DeBary Hall during holiday evenings when candlelight will fill the 19th century mansion with a warm glow, accentuating its historic treasures and Christmas decorations.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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Generously coat the inside of a large bundt pan with softened butter. 2.Martin Sorge, Chicago Tribune, 16 Dec. 2024
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As wind blew air through a mesh coated with catalysts to extract nitrogen and hydrogen from water vapor, the device produced enough ammonia with a sufficiently high concentration for use as a hydroponic fertilizer – all without the need for additional electricity or radiation.New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Dec. 2024
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While the cropped version comes in just two shades—black and cream—the standard variety comes in 12 hues, three of which have shimmer for a slightly more formal feel for work or even a night out with friends.Lauren Dana Ellman, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024
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Willie fell asleep instantly, but Eliza stayed awake into the silent hours, watching the shimmer of moonbright river on the wall and the ceiling.Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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Under the apartment’s roof, for example, cellulose insulation boards were left exposed, and then varnished, without being concealed behind drywall.Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 10 Dec. 2024
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The floor is put into the frame after the flooring panels have been varnished to stop water damage to the wood.CMG Containers, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2024
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The complex finish showcases gentle baking spices and roasted caramel.Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 14 Dec. 2024
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Nestled between the start and finish of window shopping and Christmas bar hopping is iHeartRadio's Jingle Ball.Ralphie Aversa, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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As the writer and climate activist Bill McKibben notes, Democrats going back to Barack Obama have touted the American gas boom, glossing it as a step toward a cleaner power source than crude oil or coal.Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
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Inside, the yacht-like blonde wood and cream leather upholstery were set apart by nautical switchgear and gloss black trim, all adding up to a most eye-pleasing experience.Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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Now, Gomez is reinterpreting the trend for winter and thereby breaking the stereotype that a December polish must be some iteration of red or burgundy.Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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The high-gloss polish used as the final touch on each sculpture not only evokes the finish of automotive surfaces but also traditional Japanese lacquerware crafts.Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
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The chicken wings could be the best of the bunch, with crisp skin lacquered in a sweet and spicy brown sugar glaze.Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Key furniture pieces are curved and lacquered in a deep, burgundy shade, a key color of the season.Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 20 Sep. 2024
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“Glaze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glaze. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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