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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
Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
From there, swipe or pat a lipstick and gloss on, and voilà, instantly perky skin.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
Allure, 26 Sep. 2024
There’s real science behind the glossing effects of glycolic acid in hair care.
—Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 13 Sep. 2024
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Noun
The Glow-and-Go Kit ($78 down from $110) is a perfect introduction to the brand, with creamy shimmer sticks, a mascara, a gloss, and a multipurpose liner.
—Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
From there, swipe or pat a lipstick and gloss on, and voilà, instantly perky skin.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
Verb
In addition to gloss, there are so many lip-color formats: lipstick, of course, but also oils, crayons, stains, balms, and more.
—Allure, 26 Sep. 2024
There’s real science behind the glossing effects of glycolic acid in hair care.
—Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 13 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gloss
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Smith’s Bar and Restaurant Image For 70 years, a red-and-green neon extravaganza shone out from the corner facade of Smith’s Bar at 44th Street and Eighth Avenue, on a once seedy strip of Hell’s Kitchen.John Freeman Gill, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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The earthquake of 2023 finally brought down what was left of the regime’s facade.Loubna Mrie, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2024
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He’s been knee-deep in NASCAR since most of the other rookies were in diapers, or nothing more than a gleam in their father’s eye.Greg Engle, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Scott’s Tom Ripley was a clean break from that of Matt Damon; instead of a petulant pretty boy seized by envy and lust, this Ripley was older (Scott is in his late forties) and scarier, a lonesome manipulator with a murderous gleam in his eye.Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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The spa menu also includes hydrating and anti-aging facials, as well as body treatments such as a luxurious pinotage and lime salt glow, a face and body glow experience, and coffee or salt body polishes.Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024
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Those vying for a vacant Seattle City Council seat have only a few weeks to polish their resumes.Melissa Santos, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
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At the South Pole during the summer, the carbon dioxide veneer disappears, leaving the frozen water exposed.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 8 Oct. 2024
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But with his new veneer of legality, Blackbeard appeared to settle down.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
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Our top all-in-one computer recommendation right now is the latest iMac (9/10, WIRED Recommends), which has plenty of power (and can be configured to deliver more), not to mention an excellent nano-texture screen (a separate add-on) that immensely reduces glare.Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024
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But Lunsford also suggested to look for a glimpse of the meteors in the early morning hours of Friday and Saturday to avoid the glare of the nearly full moon.Gina Park, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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Use your thumb to rub the soil against your fingers.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
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Male birth control could soon be as simple as rubbing a gel on the shoulders and upper arms daily.The Atlantic Science Desk, The Atlantic, 28 Dec. 2024
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In a culture where formal niceties smooth many interactions, Mr. Emanuel was blunt and dogged.Motoko Rich, New York Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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This formula has a rich, creamy consistency that provides a burst of hydration that smooths and nourishes the under-eye area.Jessie Quinn, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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The beeps, alerts, and endless digital distractions have shifted our gaze away from the eyes of others and into the glow of our devices.Michael Chad Hoeppner, TIME, 27 Dec. 2024
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But Vanderbilt has faced longer odds and would love to spend the rest of winter warmed by the glow of one last 2024 upset.J.J. Bailey, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Gloss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gloss. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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