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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
Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
With over 19 different shades to choose from, this gloss adds color to your lips while keeping them smooth.
—Lauryn Jiles, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Sammy Feldblum, The Dial, 30 Jan. 2025
Kraft didn’t, however, admit to glossing right over all of his deficiencies and also failing to create a plan to develop the coach along with his team, once his initial plan for a successful succession went awry.
—Mike Jones, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Infused with Natural Plumping Complex, this glassy shiny gloss doesn't feel sticky.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
With over 19 different shades to choose from, this gloss adds color to your lips while keeping them smooth.
—Lauryn Jiles, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
Matthei has glossed the water problem as a shortage of political will rather than one of resources.
—Sammy Feldblum, The Dial, 30 Jan. 2025
Kraft didn’t, however, admit to glossing right over all of his deficiencies and also failing to create a plan to develop the coach along with his team, once his initial plan for a successful succession went awry.
—Mike Jones, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Two months later, in August 2014, Wilken ruled in favor of the athlete plaintiffs and against the NCAA, marking the first significant crack in the facade of amateurism.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The bunting was hung on the ballpark facades, and banners of the players have been placed on light poles outside Wrigley.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Highland wasn’t even a gleam in anybody’s eye when Johnson ruled the city.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
10 Mar. 2025
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But also required is investment in new technologies that today may be only a gleam in some researcher’s eye.—
DANIEL YERGIN,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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As part of its comeback efforts, Farfetch has been polishing the machinery of the business as well, slashing clearance and markdown activity, and extending its free returns policy to 30 days.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
3 Apr. 2025
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Buff and Shine Next, a buffing wheel polishes the pieces to remove any rough edges or scratches.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 Mar. 2025
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Beneath whatever veneer of intellectual objectivity, any book as incandescently furious as this one is ultimately a long cry of pain.—
Charles Finch,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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The shifting of action to Canada broadly presaged our current diplomatic crisis with our neighbors to the north as the series imagined a situation in which the friendly Canadian veneer might finally shatter.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2025
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The six-inch display is recessed into the bezels, which helps to reduce glare.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Apr. 2025
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This can be especially apparent if clouds or haze are dimming the sun enough to reduce the glare.—
Jesse Emspak,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Pearl rubbed Broome’s back as the cart took off down the concourse.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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Adding to its innovation, the 'Monaco' integrates honeycomb thermoplastic heel technology, providing convenience by allowing natural motion without stiffness or rigidity, rubbing away material in other shoemakers usually.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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There’s no math or history class that can teach you how to smooth that over.—
Mary Frances Ruskell,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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Financial markets and the economy could be in for further turbulence, but the right dividend-paying stocks may help smooth the ride, according to Jefferies.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2025
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Millions of people in the United States, Canada, Europe, China and beyond were able to view the glow of the northern lights.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2025
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From his early Neptunes days to his current reign as Louis Vuitton’s Men’s Creative Director, he’s remained a masterclass in glow, grace, and reinvention.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Gloss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gloss. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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