silvering

verb

present participle of silver
as in frosting

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  1. frosting
  2. dimming
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  • The real star of the show is the Italian buttercream frosting that pops with raspberry flavor.
    — Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
  • This is a classic springtime dessert made with tangy cream cheese frosting and two layers of dense, moist cake made with plenty of grated carrot for texture and flavor.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
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  • White light ranges from a warm 2700K through to a cool 6500K with dimming from 1% to 100%, while RGBIC technology allows multiple colours to appear across the light simultaneously for more dynamic scenes during gaming, movie nights or parties.
    — Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Wynja suggests choosing lights with a manual dimming capability or opting for a smart plug system.
    — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026
Definition of dimming
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“Silvering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silvering. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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