gloss (over)

verb

Definition of gloss (over)next
1
as in to excuse
to make (something) seem less bad by offering excuses I don't want to gloss over her misbehavior, but keep in mind that she's been under a lot of stress lately

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2
as in to ignore
to dismiss as of little importance this biographer tends to gloss over his subject's many character flaws

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gloss (over)
  1. excuse
  2. ignore
  3. justify
  4. forgive
  5. explain
  6. overlook
  7. explain away
Verb
  • The Baltimore Ravens excused wide receiver Diontae Johnson from team activities this week.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
  • This isn’t to suggest that Say Nothing should have endorsed or excused the PIRA’s retaliatory actions.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of excuse
Verb
  • In the hyperconnected world of 2025, where reviews and social media shape public perception, startups can’t afford to ignore branding.
    Abdo Riani, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Get best-in-class reporting that's too important to ignore for just $2.50 $1 per month for 1 year.
    Nena Farrell, WIRED, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of ignore
Verb
  • What Riley will have to determine is whether the highs are consistent enough to justify all the lows that come with Maiava’s game.
    Antonio Morales, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • And most of the interior materials, other than the seat upholstery, lack the tactile quality to justify that sticker.
    Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of justify
Verb
  • Fans might therefore be forgiven for wondering whether Meet Me at the Lake is in fact on its way to Netflix or not.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
  • After those eye-catching looks, you would be forgiven for not clocking Felicity Jones‘ recent appearance at the Los Angeles premiere of The Brutalist as being the newest example of the red carpet craze.
    Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of forgive
Verb
  • Beau explained that his dad’s successful hunt was even more inspiring because Casey had recently been in a near-fatal car accident that left him with a fractured wrist and a torn rotator cuff.
    Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 2 Jan. 2025
  • And yet, people tend to explain their habitual behavior by appealing to their goals and desires.
    Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of explain
Verb
  • Set in an old Victorian castle, which is pretty cool in and of itself, the property overlooks the stunning Lake Mohonk and boasts spacious rooms that are truly accommodating for families.
    Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Notably, Cowboy Carter was overlooked in the 2024 Country Music Association Awards nominations, which triggered conversations about inclusivity within the country music industry, but also expanded visibility for Black Country artists.
    Sughnen Yongo, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of overlook
Verb
  • Prosecutors said that the kids had previously been in and out of the hospital for bruising, bleach burns and potential internal bleeding, among other reasons, all of which their parents were able to explain away, WLWT reported.
    Bailey Richards, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
  • But in his tenure, he's never had to explain away a loss on his watch in a statewide race.
    Dana Ferguson, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of explain away
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glossing (over)

gloss (over)

glossy

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