Collocations for "gloss"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "gloss" in context.
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gloss
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.n
- use gloss to print the [photo, picture]
- gloss or matt?
- the paper has a (high) gloss
- will give [it] a gloss
- put on [three] coats of gloss
- how many coats of gloss did you use?
- could use another coat of gloss
- put on lip gloss
- do you have any lip gloss?
- use lipstick to give your lips a gloss
- my favorite (kind) of lip gloss
- his hair has a [shiny, healthy] gloss
- gives your hair a [natural, healthy] gloss
- sports: gave the score a bit of gloss
- behind the gloss of [success, fame, show business]
- gloss your [lips, cheeks]
- gloss with [lipstick, make-up, a brush, eyeliner, glitter]
- gloss over the [article, details, facts, flaws]
- the [article] was glossed over
- gloss [an image, a photo, paper, a surface]
- glossed with [red, green]
- his [eyes, gaze] glossed over
- his [eyes] glossed over with [boredom, tiredness]
- glossed over [at the thought of it, during the presentation]
- (high-) gloss [paint, paper]
- [put on, use] a gloss coat
- a gloss or matte finish
- gloss [black, red]
'gloss' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):