as in overcoat
a warm outdoor coat
threw on a wool topcoat and headed out into the snow
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Recent Examples of topcoat
Light scratches and abrasions will occur at the finish level rather than on the wood, and moisture and water won’t absorb through the topcoat.
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Dan Simms, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Once the ribbed pattern is in place over a solid base, cure and seal with a topcoat.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 27 Feb. 2026
According to the researchers, the weak point wasn’t the concept, but the off-the-shelf topcoat.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026
Geometric abstraction defines the outerwear, appearing in minimalist grid patterns meticulously woven into Italian wool topcoats and chore jackets, merging precision craftsmanship with contemporary elegance.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 26 Jan. 2026
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Dan Simms, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Once the ribbed pattern is in place over a solid base, cure and seal with a topcoat.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 27 Feb. 2026
According to the researchers, the weak point wasn’t the concept, but the off-the-shelf topcoat.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026
Geometric abstraction defines the outerwear, appearing in minimalist grid patterns meticulously woven into Italian wool topcoats and chore jackets, merging precision craftsmanship with contemporary elegance.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topcoat
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At the wedding, Eugenie—who is expecting her third child this summer—wore a navy Gabriela Hearst dress, an overcoat, and a hat by Sarah Cant.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
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The look featured a black and gold corset and red velvet overcoat, a top hat and tall boots.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Daga, Berto, Angel, Bronco Nima and Karmen Petrovic attacked El Grande Americano and took off their jackets to reveal their Los Perros del Mal T-shirts.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
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Here, a guest styles a Knicks tee and letterman jacket with a Handover sequin skirt, embellished green heels, and sleek sunglasses.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
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Bovino also raised eyebrows during his time in Minneapolis for marching the streets alongside ICE officers, unmasked and occasionally wearing an army-green greatcoat that drew comparisons to the uniforms of Nazi officers during World War II.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
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Inspired by the imposing outerwear worn by field commanders in the Napoleonic era, Cad & The Dandy’s aptly named greatcoat features a double-breasted front, sweeping lapels, a rear vent and a collar that properly turns up against the neck.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
24 Nov. 2025
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“Topcoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topcoat. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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