How to Use glaze in a Sentence

glaze

1 of 2 verb
  • In class, both girls’ eyes glazed over.
    — Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Acorn squash shines when stuffed, glazed, and baked.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
  • Next, her hair was glazed with the new Bb.
    — Essence, 25 Aug. 2025
  • My son screamed at me, tears glazing his cheeks.
    — Literary Hub, 13 Nov. 2025
  • Their faces looked glazed with sweat and stricken with fear.
    — Sarah Stillman, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
  • That’s the sort of stuff that makes Sauter’s eyes glaze over.
    — Dave Kallmann, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 Oct. 2021
  • Hot cross buns are best served warm, freshly glazed and iced.
    — Saveur Editors, Saveur, 1 Apr. 2026
  • This stunning dessert is piled high with fresh berries glazed with jam.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Don’t be afraid to use bourbon to cook, baste or glaze your ham.
    — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2023
  • Skip the lines and donut shop prices with our copycat glazed donut recipe.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2025
  • It’s used both to glaze the pork and as a dipping sauce on the side.
    — Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Prepare and glaze cake the day of serving.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
  • By now, your eyes have probably glazed over.
    — Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
  • It’s used to glaze brisket or slather over ribs, adding heat and tang in equal measure.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Fix caulking around frames and glazing on panes for a like-new look.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2023
  • Her eyes glaze over, and her body becomes limp as her pleas go unheard.
    — Ariana Romero, refinery29.com, 17 Oct. 2020
  • They were glazed with a sauce that wasn’t too sweet or too overwhelming.
    — Joseph Gerth, The Courier-Journal, 29 June 2018
  • They’re polished off with an oval shape and glazed chrome finish.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
  • His eyes were glazed, his expression blank.
    — James Verini, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
  • But before your eyes glaze fully over, know that this part will be quick.
    — Brian Barrett, Wired, 18 Apr. 2021
  • Look no further than glazed butter.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 11 June 2026
  • The mug has a gold handle and is hand-painted and glazed so each one is unique.
    — Deanna Pai, Peoplemag, 3 Dec. 2023
  • The skylights were reframed and glazed.
    — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
  • The stairs down lead to the dining area, whose brick flooring is glazed in pale turquoise.
    — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 2 June 2023
  • Drizzle glaze evenly over cake.
    — Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Don’t glaze over the metaverse news as simply a fleeting fad.
    — Sidney Swift, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2021
  • And in just one swipe, my pout was glazed in a hot, brick red shade worthy of a night out on the town.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 30 June 2026
  • Mix seeds into honey and glaze chicken thighs or salmon.
    — Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 14 May 2026
  • Mix seeds into honey and glaze chicken thighs or salmon.
    — Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2025
  • Is hair gloss or glaze better for natural hair?
    — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026

glaze

2 of 2 noun
  • The pot needs more glaze.
  • The pot is covered with a bright red glaze.
  • This will help the glaze stick.
    — Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Don't skimp on the sweet ketchup glaze!
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
  • Brush the glaze over top of the cake while still warm.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
  • The dough is so, so, fluffy, and the glaze is nice and sweet.
    — Haley Laurence | [email protected], al, 20 July 2023
  • Spread glaze in thin layer over cakes.
    — Faye Levy, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Sweet chili sauce would also be a good sub for the glaze.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025
  • Garten's recipe calls for a simple glaze of ketchup over the top.
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
  • The jerk chicken is rubbed in a sweet honey glaze.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Simply spread the onion jam like a glaze over the protein.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Dipping the cakes in glaze is messy business.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
  • This glaze can be reused for burgers and chicken wings.
    — Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
  • The pink glaze is made of fresh pureed raspberries.
    — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
  • It’s topped with lemon and a balsamic glaze.
    — Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Dec. 2025
  • Skewers with a bold, tangy glaze like no other.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
  • The finish looks and feels like a feather weight glaze on the skin.
    — Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
  • There's rum in the cake and the glaze for double the flavor.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
  • Rich chocolate sauce and sweet cream frosting glaze are added on top.
    — Grace Cady, Journal Sentinel, 14 June 2023
  • Top it with a thick white glaze and bright maraschino cherries.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Everyone will love the flaky, rich dough and sticky-sweet glaze.
    — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The round yeast doughnut is filled with cream and topped with chocolate glaze.
    — Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Top the hearty ground beef with a tangy soy-ketchup glaze to enhance its flavor.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
  • For the glaze, heat lemon juice, orange juice, and honey in a small saucepan.
    — Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The sweet and tangy apple glaze in this recipe has a hint of heat from cayenne pepper.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Smoked pulled ham orders come with a sweet honey brown sugar glaze.
    — Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
  • The cake part of the coffee cake recipe is identical; as is the glaze.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Brush chocolate glaze over bonbons.
    — Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Remove scones from the oven and brush tops evenly with glaze mixture.
    — America's Test Kitchen, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2023
  • Fresh strawberries are used in the glaze and in the batter.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025

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