GLOSSES Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

glosses 1 of 2

noun

plural of gloss

as in facades

a deceptively attractive external appearance used a computer to give her astrological predictions the gloss of real science

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glosses

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verb

present tense third-person singular of gloss

as in polishes

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 glosses

Noun

That was a big thing that everyone in the salons would always be doing is getting the glosses. — Lauren Valenti, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026 Semipermanent hair color At-home glosses and color-depositing conditioners fall somewhere between temporary camouflage and salon color. — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026 Celebrity hairstylist and colorist Dimitris Giannetos explained that hair glosses do more than add shine. — Selvaggia Germani, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026 From the best nude lipsticks to glosses with the right amount of shine, here are the products to use for Nina Park lips. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 12 May 2026 Luckily, today’s affordable beauty is packed with countless high-shine glosses, dewy setting sprays, innovative concealers, and so much more—all of which deliver luxurious results without the luxury price tag. — Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026 Complement your new set with a MAC lip liner and lipstick kit, which can be layered underneath either of the Yves Saint Laurent glosses. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 24 Dec. 2025 Her powder of choice was Hourglass, with lips defined by MAC Chestnut liner and glosses from MAC (Oyster Girl) and Milani. — Larry Stansbury, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for glosses

Noun

This allows energy-harvesting technology to be integrated directly into architectural elements, such as skyscraper facades, glass windows, and skylights.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
The bakery first opened at a location across the street in 1894, with the year emblazoned on the historic building’s facades.

— Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of facades

Verb

While a classic button-down shirt is always timeless, a peplum top offers the same wearability with a waist-defining silhouette that instantly polishes any bottom they’re paired with.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
The PowerPaste polishes and protects more delicate surfaces, while the Tangerine Clean is more abrasive for serious scrubbing.

— Brittany VanDerBill, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026

Definition of polishes

Verb

Achord stands behind Smack each time and, before one kick, rubs his belly with his other hand over his head as some sort of signal.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
But during the following two years, Van Lith saw only gigantic tracks and adrenaline-inspiring antler rubs that had been left behind by the buck of his dreams.

— Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026