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gloss

[glos, glaws] / glɒs, glɔs /






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Kavanaugh, in a concurrence, added his own gloss, reiterating the court’s previous declaration that the Fed is a “quasi-private, uniquely structured entity” with a “distinct historical tradition.”

From Slate Jun. 29, 2026

John McGinn's late double put the gloss on a dominant performance that was too much for Forest to match, or even cope with.

From BBC May 7, 2026

Bratz dolls, all lip gloss and heavy lids, were suddenly cooler than Barbie, who looked conservative by comparison.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 20, 2026

It has a gloss to it, a kind of quiet sheen that standard mayo simply does not.

From Salon Apr. 14, 2026

She wore fresh shiny lip gloss and chewed on a new piece of gum.

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea




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