gloss over
phrasal verb
glossed over; glossing over; glosses over
: to treat or describe (something, such as a serious problem or error) as if it were not important
He glossed over the accident.
The problems were ignored or glossed over.
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There is a temptation, less today than in the past, to glorify war while glossing over or ignoring the inherent brutality of the practice of organized killing of opposing armed forces, plus civilians.
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Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
Here, then, there are no fierce battles that end within a matter of minutes, and no miles-long journeys glossed over by a convenient dissolve.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2025
Most gloss over his achievements, figuring that at age 26 he can’t be considered a prospect.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Of course, in the past, Musk has been known to lean into the flash and somewhat gloss over the substance.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
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Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
Here, then, there are no fierce battles that end within a matter of minutes, and no miles-long journeys glossed over by a convenient dissolve.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2025
Most gloss over his achievements, figuring that at age 26 he can’t be considered a prospect.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Of course, in the past, Musk has been known to lean into the flash and somewhat gloss over the substance.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for gloss over
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“Gloss over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gloss%20over. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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