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| bright |
brilliant or vivid, as in color or gloss. [1/7 definitions] |
| enamel |
to coat or decorate with a high surface gloss or variety of bright colors. [1/5 definitions] |
| luster |
the quality of a surface that reflects light softly; gloss; sheen. [1/5 definitions] |
| patina |
a surface gloss or other attractive quality imparted by time and use to a material such as wood or leather. [1/4 definitions] |
| shine |
luster; gloss. [1/10 definitions] |
| supercalender |
a roller or set of rollers that gives a high gloss to paper. [2 definitions] |
| varnish |
to give a superficially or deceptively pleasing appearance to; gloss over. [1/5 definitions] |
| whitewash |
the use of deceptive or misleading words or actions to gloss over or cover up faults, misdeeds, disgrace, or the like. [2/6 definitions] |
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